Last frost date in Bloomington, Minnesota
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Minneapolis/st Paul AP (USW00014922), 5.6 miles from Bloomington, elevation 872 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Eagan, Edina and Richfield, so their frost dates are the same as Bloomington's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 8 | Apr 23 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 18 | Oct 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 176
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 6 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 147
What to plant now in Bloomington
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Bloomington: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bloomington: October 18
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
- Eden Prairie 7 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Apple Valley 8 mi · last frost May 2
- Mendota Heights 10 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Minneapolis 10 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Lakeville 11 mi · last frost Apr 27
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