Last frost date in Cambridge, Minnesota
May 2
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cambridge (USC00211227), 0.5 miles from Cambridge, elevation 965 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 17 | May 2 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 20 | Oct 4 | Oct 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 153
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 13 | Sept 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 15 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 171
What to plant now in Cambridge
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Cambridge: May 2
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Cambridge: October 4
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
- North Branch 14 mi · last frost May 19
- East Bethel 14 mi · last frost May 1
- Ramsey 23 mi · last frost May 4
- Forest Lake 25 mi · last frost May 3
- Blaine 27 mi · last frost May 5
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