Last frost date in New Ulm, Minnesota
April 29
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 12.
October 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station New Ulm 2 SE (USC00215887), 1.3 miles from New Ulm, elevation 890 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 29 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 22 | Oct 7 | Oct 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 161
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 7 | Sept 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 155
What to plant now in New Ulm
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 New Ulm: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 New Ulm: October 7
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. Peter 25 mi · last frost May 2
- Mankato 26 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Hutchinson 40 mi · last frost Apr 28
- Fairmont 46 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Chaska 55 mi · last frost May 5
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