Frost Dates for Hudson, MI

Based on data from Morenci weather station, 12 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. May 4
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 7
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost May 9
First Fall Frost October 2

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 25
First Fall Hard Freeze October 20
41.86°N, -84.35°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

156 Days May 4 to October 7

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 6a

Avg. annual minimum: −10 to −5°F (−23 to −21°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental

Hot summers and cold winters with year-round precipitation. Moderate growing season supports warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Winter protection extends the harvest.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 30° 50° 70° 90°
24°
High: 33°F
Avg: 24°F
Low: 15°F
Jan
26°
High: 36°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 16°F
Feb
35°
High: 47°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 24°F
Mar
47°
High: 60°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 34°F
Apr
59°
High: 72°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
May
69°
High: 82°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 56°F
Jun
72°
High: 86°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 58°F
Jul
70°
High: 83°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 56°F
Aug
62°
High: 76°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 49°F
Sep
50°
High: 63°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 38°F
Oct
39°
High: 49°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 29°F
Nov
29°
High: 37°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 20°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.6"
3.4"
3.41"
Jan
3.3"
3.31"
Feb
4.5"
4.49"
Mar
5.3"
5.32"
Apr
6.0"
5.97"
May
6.6"
6.63"
Jun
6.1"
6.07"
Jul
5.8"
5.79"
Aug
5.3"
5.35"
Sep
5.3"
5.27"
Oct
4.7"
4.72"
Nov
3.6"
3.58"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14.5h15h14.5h13.5h12.5h11h9.5h9h
Jan: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 18m
Feb: 6:49 AM – 5:11 PM · 10h 23m
Mar: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Apr: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 08m
May: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 21m
Jun: 4:30 AM – 7:30 PM · 15h 01m
Jul: 4:38 AM – 7:22 PM · 14h 45m
Aug: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 41m
Sep: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Oct: 6:35 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 51m
Nov: 7:12 AM – 4:48 PM · 9h 36m
Dec: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · 8h 59m
Daylight Longest: 15h 02m · Shortest: 8h 58m

Nearby Stations

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