Last frost date in Austin, Minnesota
April 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 14; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.
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 Austin Waste Wtp Facility (USC00210355), 1.3 miles from Austin, elevation 1,199 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 14 | Apr 30 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 22 | Oct 5 | Oct 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 158
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 8 | Sept 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 165
What to plant now in Austin
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Austin: April 30
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Austin: 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
- Albert Lea 19 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Owatonna 32 mi · last frost May 5
- Rochester 34 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Faribault 46 mi · last frost May 5
- Mankato 60 mi · last frost Apr 30
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