Cross Village, MI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 15median date
First fall frostOct 16median date
Growing season154 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Cross Village compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Cross Village falls between April 30 and May 30, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 30 and November 1.
- The median last frost is 10 days later than the Michigan median of May 5.
- Its 154-day growing season is longer than 36% of the 878 Michigan places with a regular frost season (state median 162 days).
- The last frost is 14 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 160 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 30 |
| 50% (median) | May 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 30 |
| 50% (median) | October 16 |
| 90% (late) | November 1 |
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 Cross Village, MI
Cross Village, MI frost dates — last frost May 15, first frost Oct 16, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19Sow outdoors: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 22Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 21
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 19
Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Nov 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Cross Village, MI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 17 – May 22 | Aug 21 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Broccoli | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Okra | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — |
| Basil | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 22 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 22 – Jun 12 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 2 – Nov 6 |
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 Cross Village 1e, MI weather station, 3 km away (elevation 722 ft (220 m)).
Frost dates near Cross Village
- Good Hart May 15 · Oct 16
- Harbor Springs May 15 · Oct 16
- Pellston May 31 · Sep 18
- Levering May 21 · Sep 27
- Carp Lake May 7 · Oct 23
- Brutus May 31 · Sep 18
- Conway May 16 · Oct 9
- Oden May 16 · Oct 9
- Alanson May 31 · Sep 18
- Mackinaw City May 7 · Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cross Village, MI?
The median last spring frost in Cross Village, MI is May 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Cross Village, MI?
The median first fall frost is October 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 30.
How long is the growing season in Cross Village, MI?
About 154 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Cross Village, MI?
Cross Village, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.