Frost Dates for Waverly, MI

Based on data from Lansing Capital City AP weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 860 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. May 1
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 13

30% Probability

Only 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 7
First Fall Frost October 6

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 21
First Fall Hard Freeze October 27
42.74°N, 84.62°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

165 Days May 1 to October 13

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January31°24°17°
February34°26°18°
March44°35°26°
April58°47°36°
May69°59°48°
June79°68°57°
July83°72°61°
August81°70°60°
September74°63°52°
October61°51°41°
November47°39°32°
December36°30°23°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January1.9
February2.1
March3.0
April4.1
May4.3
June4.4
July4.5
August4.6
September3.6
October3.6
November2.2
December1.9

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 15h 09m · Shortest: 8h 51m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:12 AM5:23 PM9h 11m
February7:43 AM6:02 PM10h 19m
March7:58 AM7:38 PM11h 39m
April7:03 AM8:14 PM13h 11m
May6:21 AM8:48 PM14h 27m
June6:04 AM9:13 PM15h 08m
July6:18 AM9:09 PM14h 51m
August6:50 AM8:35 PM13h 45m
September7:25 AM7:41 PM12h 16m
October7:59 AM6:47 PM10h 48m
November7:38 AM5:08 PM9h 30m
December8:08 AM5:00 PM8h 52m

Nearby Stations

East Lansing 4 S, MI April 28 - October 17 Saint Johns, MI April 28 - October 24 Eaton Rapids, MI April 30 - October 14 Charlotte, MIMay 1 - October 15 Owosso Wwtp, MIMay 1 - October 15 Ionia 2ssw, MIMay 3 - October 12

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