Last frost date in Brainerd, Minnesota
May 8
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 21.
September 29
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Brainerd (USC00210939), 1 miles from Brainerd, elevation 1,180 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 28 | May 8 | May 21 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 16 | Sept 29 | Oct 11 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 141
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 19 | Sept 20 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 8 | Sept 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 185
What to plant now in Brainerd
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Brainerd: May 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Brainerd: September 29
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
- Sartell 51 mi · last frost May 3
- St. Cloud 57 mi · last frost May 7
- Alexandria 65 mi · last frost May 2
- Grand Rapids 69 mi · last frost May 17
- Cambridge 72 mi · last frost May 2
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