Frost dates for Hillsboro 2sw, WI
At Hillsboro 2sw, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 12 and the median first fall frost is Sep 29, for a typical growing season of 138 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 26. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 4b to 5a.
- May 12Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 26Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Sep 29First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 138 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 10 | May 23 | Jun 5 |
| 32°F | Apr 28 | May 12 | May 26 |
| 28°F | Apr 18 | May 1 | May 15 |
| 24°F | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | May 5 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 6 | Sep 20 | Oct 2 |
| 32°F | Sep 17 | Sep 29 | Oct 10 |
| 28°F | Sep 25 | Oct 8 | Oct 21 |
| 24°F | Oct 6 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 100 days | 119 days | 138 days |
| 32°F | 121 days | 138 days | 158 days |
| 28°F | 140 days | 159 days | 179 days |
| 24°F | 162 days | 180 days | 200 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54634 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 7 km |
| 54639 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 18 km |
| 53924 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 19 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00473650, at 43.6342, -90.3792, elevation 318 m (1,043 ft).
- Data quality: Estimated from nearby stations (2+ years), 7 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 181.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Hillsboro (4 km)
- Mauston 1 SE (31 km)
- Reedsburg (33 km)
- Richland Center (34 km)
- Cashton (34 km)
- Cashton 3nnw (37 km)
- Rock Springs 3 SW (39 km)
- Viroqua (41 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.