Last frost date in Alexandria, Minnesota
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 8
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Alexandria Muni AP (USW00014910), 1.1 miles from Alexandria, elevation 1,416 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 18 | May 2 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 27 | Oct 8 | Oct 20 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 159
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 11 | Sept 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 167
What to plant now in Alexandria
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Alexandria: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Alexandria: October 8
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Minnesota
- Fergus Falls 44 mi · last frost May 4
- Willmar 54 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Sartell 59 mi · last frost May 3
- St. Cloud 63 mi · last frost May 7
- Brainerd 65 mi · last frost May 8
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