Last frost date in Mendota Heights, Minnesota
April 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 12
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station St Paul 3SW (USC00217379), 3.7 miles from Mendota Heights, elevation 925 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 9 | Apr 25 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 12 | Oct 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 169
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 12 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 23 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 147
What to plant now in Mendota Heights
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Mendota Heights: April 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Mendota Heights: October 12
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
- St. Paul 5 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Minneapolis 9 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Roseville 9 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Bloomington 10 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Apple Valley 10 mi · last frost May 2
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