Long Lake, MI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 21median date
First fall frostSep 29median date
Growing season131 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Long Lake compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Long Lake falls between May 5 and June 5, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 15 and October 11.
- The median last frost is 16 days later than the Michigan median of May 5.
- Its 131-day growing season is longer than 12% of the 878 Michigan places with a regular frost season (state median 162 days).
- The last frost is 18 days later than the zone 5a median of May 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 190 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 5 |
| 50% (median) | May 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 15 |
| 50% (median) | September 29 |
| 90% (late) | October 11 |
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 Long Lake, MI
Long Lake, MI frost dates — last frost May 21, first frost Sep 29, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: Jun 11 to Jun 25Sow outdoors: Jun 11 to Jun 25
Start indoors: Apr 9 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 11Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Apr 23 to Apr 30Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21
Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 18Plant for fall: Jul 14 to Jul 28
Sow outdoors: May 28 to Jun 11
Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 25
Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Long Lake, MI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Apr 23 – May 28 | Aug 4 – Sep 1 |
| Kale | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Jul 21 – Aug 11 |
| Broccoli | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | May 7 – May 21 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 |
| Okra | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | Jun 11 – Jun 25 | — |
| Basil | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 16 – May 28 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 11 | May 28 – Jun 11 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 23 – Apr 30 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | Jul 7 – Jul 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 7 – Jun 4 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 28 – Jun 18 | Jul 14 – Jul 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 28 – Jun 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 4 – Jun 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 15 – Oct 20 |
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 Lupton 1s, MI weather station, 12 km away (elevation 909 ft (277 m)).
Frost dates near Long Lake
- Hale May 23 · Sep 26
- South Branch May 16 · Oct 5
- Lupton May 21 · Sep 29
- National City May 23 · Sep 26
- Rose City May 21 · Sep 29
- Glennie May 19 · Sep 29
- Whittemore May 23 · Sep 26
- Prescott May 15 · Oct 4
- Tawas City May 8 · Oct 5
- Twining May 5 · Oct 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Long Lake, MI?
The median last spring frost in Long Lake, MI is May 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Long Lake, MI?
The median first fall frost is September 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 15.
How long is the growing season in Long Lake, MI?
About 131 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Long Lake, MI?
Long Lake, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.