Skanee, MI frost dates
Last spring frostJun 1median date
First fall frostSep 23median date
Growing season114 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Skanee compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Skanee falls between May 14 and June 17, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 9 and October 7.
- The median last frost is 27 days later than the Michigan median of May 5.
- Its 114-day growing season is among the shortest of the 878 Michigan places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 29 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 194 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 14 |
| 50% (median) | June 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 9 |
| 50% (median) | September 23 |
| 90% (late) | October 7 |
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 Skanee, MI
Skanee, MI frost dates — last frost Jun 1, first frost Sep 23, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6Sow outdoors: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 22Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 15
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Oct 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Skanee, MI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | May 4 – Jun 8 | Jul 29 – Aug 26 |
| Kale | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 4 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Okra | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — |
| Basil | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 27 – Jun 8 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cucumbers | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 22 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 1 – Jul 15 |
| Beets | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 9 – Oct 14 |
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 Jacobsville, MI weather station, 25 km away (elevation 650 ft (198 m)).
Frost dates near Skanee
- Lanse May 31 · Sep 22
- Baraga May 25 · Sep 23
- Chassell Jun 1 · Sep 23
- Big Bay May 22 · Oct 6
- Lake Linden May 17 · Oct 1
- Pelkie May 25 · Sep 23
- Dollar Bay May 17 · Oct 1
- Hubbell May 17 · Oct 1
- Michigamme frost any month
- Dodgeville May 17 · Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Skanee, MI?
The median last spring frost in Skanee, MI is June 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Skanee, MI?
The median first fall frost is September 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 9.
How long is the growing season in Skanee, MI?
About 114 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Skanee, MI?
Skanee, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.