New Munster, WI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 5median date
First fall frostOct 9median date
Growing season157 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How New Munster compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in New Munster falls between April 21 and May 23, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 24 and October 24.
- The median last frost is the same as the Wisconsin median of May 5.
- Its 157-day growing season is longer than 57% of the 749 Wisconsin places with a regular frost season (state median 155 days).
- The last frost is 4 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 155 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Kenosha, WI, 32 km away, the last frost here is 16 days later than there and the growing season is 33 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 21 |
| 50% (median) | May 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 24 |
| 50% (median) | October 9 |
| 90% (late) | October 24 |
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 New Munster, WI
New Munster, WI frost dates — last frost May 5, first frost Oct 9, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 9
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 19 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 12Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 12Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 19Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26
Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 9
Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in New Munster, WI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 7 – May 12 | Aug 14 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Broccoli | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Okra | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 26 – Jun 9 | May 26 – Jun 9 | — |
| Basil | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 31 – May 12 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | May 19 – May 26 | May 12 – May 26 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | — | May 12 – May 26 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | — | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 14 – May 12 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 14 – May 12 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 21 – May 19 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 12 – Jun 2 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 12 – May 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 19 – Jun 9 | — | — |
| 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 Burlington, WI weather station, 9 km away (elevation 751 ft (229 m)).
Frost dates near New Munster
- Bassett Apr 30 · Oct 13
- Powers Lake Apr 30 · Oct 13
- Twin Lakes Apr 30 · Oct 13
- Silver Lake Apr 30 · Oct 15
- Wilmot Apr 23 · Oct 21
- Camp Lake Apr 30 · Oct 15
- Salem Apr 30 · Oct 15
- Trevor Apr 23 · Oct 21
- Genoa City Apr 30 · Oct 13
- Burlington May 5 · Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in New Munster, WI?
The median last spring frost in New Munster, WI is May 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in New Munster, WI?
The median first fall frost is October 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 24.
How long is the growing season in New Munster, WI?
About 157 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is New Munster, WI?
New Munster, WI is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.