Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 54177 — Wausaukee, WI

ZIP code 54177 (Wausaukee, Marinette County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 22 and the first fall frost September 27.

Where ZIP 54177 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone4b−25 to −20 °F
Coldest night−31.7 to −28.9 °C
Last frostMay 22
First frostSep 27
2012 zone4b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 4b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Wausaukee, WI

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 22median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 4only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 27median — 10% chance by Sep 10
Growing season126 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 10 and returns around October 7.

From the NOAA station Stephenson 5wsw, MI — 11 miles away, elevation 689 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 54177

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 10 – May 1
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 1 – May 15
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 1 – May 15
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
TomatoesTransplant · May 29 – Jun 12
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 5 – Jun 19
BeansSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 2 – Aug 16
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 13 – Oct 18
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 22) and first fall frost (Sep 27) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 54177 came on Apr 18 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 21).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 4b in Wisconsin

486 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Wisconsin, and rated by the USDA to survive −25 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 48

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 89

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 178

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 152

American beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked sedge4 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FBebb's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 4

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FVirginia creeper1 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Wausaukee, WI.

Soil in Wausaukee, WI

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 54177 is Menahga — sand, excessively drained.

TextureSanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Menahga sand, 6 to 15 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 54177; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Wausaukee, WI

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July
Winter low5 °Faverage low, January
Hot days6days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights191nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,972base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 40 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 43 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation32.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

−10°0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 27 °F, low 5 °F 27°5° JanFebruary: average high 30 °F, low 6 °F 30°6° FebMarch: average high 41 °F, low 17 °F 41°17° MarApril: average high 54 °F, low 28 °F 54°28° AprMay: average high 67 °F, low 40 °F 67°40° MayJune: average high 77 °F, low 50 °F 77°50° JunJuly: average high 81 °F, low 54 °F 81°54° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 53 °F 80°53° AugSeptember: average high 71 °F, low 45 °F 71°45° SepOctober: average high 58 °F, low 34 °F 58°34° OctNovember: average high 44 °F, low 24 °F 44°24° NovDecember: average high 31 °F, low 14 °F 31°14° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 1.39 in precipitation 1.4 JanFebruary: 1.17 in precipitation 1.2 FebMarch: 1.81 in precipitation 1.8 MarApril: 2.99 in precipitation 3.0 AprMay: 3.59 in precipitation 3.6 MayJune: 4.21 in precipitation 4.2 JunJuly: 3.85 in precipitation 3.9 JulAugust: 3.26 in precipitation 3.3 AugSeptember: 3.56 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.20 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 2.23 in precipitation 2.2 NovDecember: 1.65 in precipitation 1.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Stephenson 5wsw, MI (11 mi away); precipitation: Wausaukee, WI (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

5 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

498875a
Stephenson, MI · 9 mi
541024b
Amberg, WI · 10 mi
541595a
Porterfield, WI · 12 mi
541144b
Crivitz, WI · 13 mi
498485a
Ingalls, MI · 13 mi
498935a
Wallace, MI · 16 mi
541564b
Pembine, WI · 17 mi
498215a
Daggett, MI · 18 mi

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Questions about 54177

What planting zone is ZIP code 54177?

ZIP code 54177 (Wausaukee, WI) is in USDA hardiness zone 4b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −25 to −20 °F (−31.7 to −28.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Wausaukee, WI?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 54177 is May 22; after June 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Stephenson 5wsw station.

When is the first frost in Wausaukee, WI?

The median first fall frost near 54177 is September 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 126 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 54177?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 27 – Apr 10 and set transplants outside around May 29 – Jun 12, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 54177 get?

About 32.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wausaukee station).

How hot do summers get in Wausaukee, WI?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 6 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 54177 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Menahga at the center of ZIP 54177: sand, excessively drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Wausaukee, WI in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 54177 came on Apr 18 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Wausaukee, WI?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 54177 is 15 h 40 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).