Last frost date in Moorhead, Minnesota
May 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 23; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 20.
October 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Moorhead (USC00215586), 1.6 miles from Moorhead, elevation 904 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 23 | May 5 | May 20 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 22 | Oct 3 | Oct 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 150
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 15 | Sept 24 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 14 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 170
What to plant now in Moorhead
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Moorhead: May 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Moorhead: October 3
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 43 mi · last frost May 15
- Fergus Falls 51 mi · last frost May 4
- Alexandria 94 mi · last frost May 2
- Bemidji 97 mi · last frost May 17
- Brainerd 126 mi · last frost May 8
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