When to plant in Burton, MI
USDA Zone 6aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Burton, Michigan — all computed from Burton's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6a means Burton sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
BURTON 4N · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Burton’s own odds, recorded at BURTON 4N.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Jun 3 | May 20 | May 6 | Sep 12 | Sep 25 | Oct 7 |
| 32°F | May 22 | May 8 | Apr 28 | Sep 22 | Oct 5 | Oct 19 |
| 28°F | May 13 | Apr 29 | Apr 18 | Oct 4 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Burton, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 13 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Burton planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Burton, MI?
On average, the last spring frost in Burton is around May 8 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Burton, MI?
In Burton, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 5 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Burton in?
Burton is in USDA hardiness zone 6a. In zone 6a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Burton?
There are roughly 150 frost-free days in Burton (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around May 8 to the first fall frost near October 5.
When should I plant tomatoes in Burton?
In Burton, start tomato seeds indoors around March 13–March 27, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 15 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Flint · 7 km
- Fenton · 24 km
- Owosso · 45 km
- Auburn Hills · 47 km
- Pontiac · 47 km
- Howell · 51 km
- Rochester Hills · 53 km
- Rochester · 54 km
Frost dates recorded at BURTON 4N, 8 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Burton, MI — Frost Dates & Zone 6a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00201150. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/michigan/burton.