Last frost date in Lakeville, Minnesota
April 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 10.
October 10
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 27.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Farmington 3 NW (USC00212737), 4 miles from Lakeville, elevation 980 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Burnsville and Farmington, so their frost dates are the same as Lakeville's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 12 | Apr 27 | May 10 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 27 | Oct 10 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 166
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Oct 2 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 150
What to plant now in Lakeville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Lakeville: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Lakeville: October 10
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
- Apple Valley 5 mi · last frost May 2
- Bloomington 11 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Mendota Heights 15 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Eden Prairie 16 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Cottage Grove 19 mi · last frost Apr 23
Updated