Last frost date in Hutchinson, Minnesota
April 28
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 10.
October 8
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 25.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hutchinson 1 N (USC00213962), 1.7 miles from Hutchinson, elevation 1,095 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 15 | Apr 28 | May 10 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 25 | Oct 8 | Oct 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 163
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Sept 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 19 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 162
What to plant now in Hutchinson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Hutchinson: April 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Hutchinson: October 8
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
- Willmar 37 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Chaska 38 mi · last frost May 5
- New Ulm 40 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Chanhassen 40 mi · last frost Apr 30
- St. Michael 40 mi · last frost Apr 30
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