Last frost date in Fergus Falls, Minnesota
May 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
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 Fergus Falls (USC00212768), 2 miles from Fergus Falls, elevation 1,250 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 20 | May 4 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 22 | Oct 5 | Oct 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 152
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 14 | Sept 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 15 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 174
What to plant now in Fergus Falls
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Fergus Falls: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Fergus Falls: 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
- Detroit Lakes 38 mi · last frost May 15
- Alexandria 44 mi · last frost May 2
- Moorhead 51 mi · last frost May 5
- Brainerd 90 mi · last frost May 8
- Willmar 94 mi · last frost Apr 30
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