Carp Lake, MI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 7median date
First fall frostOct 23median date
Growing season169 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Carp Lake compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Carp Lake falls between April 25 and May 22, a 27-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 6 and November 6.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the Michigan median of May 5.
- Its 169-day growing season is longer than 72% of the 878 Michigan places with a regular frost season (state median 162 days).
- The last frost is 6 days later than the zone 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 149 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 25 |
| 50% (median) | May 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 6 |
| 50% (median) | October 23 |
| 90% (late) | November 6 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Carp Lake, MI
Carp Lake, MI frost dates — last frost May 7, first frost Oct 23, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to May 14Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 11
Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Nov 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Carp Lake, MI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Apr 9 – May 14 | Aug 28 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Broccoli | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Okra | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 28 – Jun 11 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Basil | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 2 – May 14 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 9 – Apr 16 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 9 – Nov 13 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the St Ignace Mackinac Br, MI weather station, 13 km away (elevation 594 ft (181 m)).
Frost dates near Carp Lake
- Mackinaw City May 7 · Oct 23
- Levering May 21 · Sep 27
- Mackinac Island May 16 · Oct 13
- Pellston May 31 · Sep 18
- Cross Village May 15 · Oct 16
- Pointe Aux Pins May 11 · Oct 11
- Brutus May 31 · Sep 18
- Cheboygan May 11 · Oct 11
- Mullett Lake May 11 · Oct 11
- Saint Ignace May 23 · Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Carp Lake, MI?
The median last spring frost in Carp Lake, MI is May 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Carp Lake, MI?
The median first fall frost is October 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 6.
How long is the growing season in Carp Lake, MI?
About 169 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Carp Lake, MI?
Carp Lake, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.