Leland, MI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 9median date
First fall frostOct 26median date
Growing season170 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Leland compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Leland falls between April 24 and May 24, a 30-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 11 and November 10.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Michigan median of May 5.
- Its 170-day growing season is longer than 73% of the 878 Michigan places with a regular frost season (state median 162 days).
- The last frost is 17 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 144 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 24 |
| 50% (median) | May 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 11 |
| 50% (median) | October 26 |
| 90% (late) | November 10 |
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 Leland, MI
Leland, MI frost dates — last frost May 9, first frost Oct 26, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 16Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 23 to May 30Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: May 16 to May 30
Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 13
Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Leland, MI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Apr 11 – May 16 | Aug 31 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Broccoli | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Okra | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 30 – Jun 13 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — |
| Basil | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 4 – May 16 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | May 23 – May 30 | May 16 – May 30 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | — | May 16 – May 30 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | — | May 16 – May 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 25 – May 23 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 16 – May 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 23 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 12 – Nov 16 |
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 Northport 2w, MI weather station, 28 km away (elevation 745 ft (227 m)).
Frost dates near Leland
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- Glen Arbor May 22 · Oct 9
- Maple City May 22 · Oct 9
- Cedar May 22 · Oct 9
- Empire May 22 · Oct 9
- Northport May 9 · Oct 26
- Suttons Bay Apr 30 · Nov 1
- Omena May 9 · Oct 26
- Lake Ann May 22 · Oct 9
- Old Mission May 13 · Oct 19
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Leland, MI?
The median last spring frost in Leland, MI is May 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Leland, MI?
The median first fall frost is October 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 11.
How long is the growing season in Leland, MI?
About 170 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Leland, MI?
Leland, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.