Frost Dates for Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Coordinates: 44.025, -88.543

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America typically occurs around May 2, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 21. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 142 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -26.1 to -23.3°C (-15 to -10°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of -11°C (12°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26°C (79°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 2 (last spring) to Sep 21 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 24 (last spring) to Oct 1 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 8 (last spring) to Oct 17 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 5b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Hard Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 2 to Sep 21, which provides approximately 141 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Apr 24 to Oct 1, which provides a total of 160 days for growing.

Jan
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostSep 21May 2
Light Ground FrostOct 1Apr 24
Hard Ground FrostOct 17Apr 8

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