La Pointe, WI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 20median date
First fall frostOct 9median date
Growing season142 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How La Pointe compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in La Pointe falls between May 5 and June 3, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 25 and October 23.
- The median last frost is 15 days later than the Wisconsin median of May 5.
- Its 142-day growing season is longer than 18% of the 749 Wisconsin places with a regular frost season (state median 155 days).
- The last frost is 19 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 181 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Duluth, MN, 116 km away, the last frost here is 6 days later than there and the growing season is 9 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 5 |
| 50% (median) | May 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 25 |
| 50% (median) | October 9 |
| 90% (late) | October 23 |
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 La Pointe, WI
La Pointe, WI frost dates — last frost May 20, first frost Oct 9, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Jun 3 to Jun 17
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Jun 3 to Jun 17
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 27 to Jun 10
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 27Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 24Sow outdoors: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Transplant outside: May 27 to Jun 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 27Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Apr 22 to Apr 29Transplant outside: Jun 3 to Jun 10Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 22 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 22 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 10
Start indoors: Apr 22 to Apr 29Transplant outside: Jun 3 to Jun 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 27Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 27Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 20
Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 27Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 17Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 10
Transplant outside: Jun 3 to Jun 24
Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in La Pointe, WI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 27 – Jun 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Apr 22 – May 27 | Aug 14 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Broccoli | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 6 – May 20 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 6 – May 20 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Okra | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — |
| Basil | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | May 27 – Jun 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 15 – May 27 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 22 – Apr 29 | Jun 3 – Jun 10 | May 27 – Jun 10 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 22 – Apr 29 | — | May 27 – Jun 10 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 22 – Apr 29 | — | May 27 – Jun 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 22 – Apr 29 | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 29 – May 27 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 29 – May 27 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 6 – Jun 3 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 6 – May 27 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 27 – Jun 17 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 27 – Jun 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 3 – Jun 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 25 – Oct 30 |
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 Madeline Island, WI weather station, 14 km away (elevation 659 ft (201 m)).
Frost dates near La Pointe
- Bayfield May 20 · Oct 8
- Washburn May 23 · Oct 2
- Odanah May 23 · Oct 1
- Ashland May 20 · Oct 2
- Cornucopia May 23 · Oct 2
- Saxon May 23 · Oct 1
- Herbster May 31 · Oct 2
- Marengo May 26 · Sep 27
- Benoit May 23 · Sep 29
- High Bridge May 26 · Sep 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in La Pointe, WI?
The median last spring frost in La Pointe, WI is May 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in La Pointe, WI?
The median first fall frost is October 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 25.
How long is the growing season in La Pointe, WI?
About 142 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is La Pointe, WI?
La Pointe, WI is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.