Last frost date in Apple Valley, Minnesota
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 16.
October 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr (USC00217107), 5.4 miles from Apple Valley, elevation 945 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Rosemount, so its frost dates are the same as Apple Valley's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 19 | May 2 | May 16 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 22 | Oct 5 | Oct 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 155
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Sept 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 159
What to plant now in Apple Valley
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Apple Valley: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Apple Valley: October 5
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
- Lakeville 5 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Bloomington 8 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Mendota Heights 10 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Eden Prairie 15 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Cottage Grove 15 mi · last frost Apr 23
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