Last frost date in Faribault, Minnesota
May 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 19.
October 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Faribault (USC00212721), 0.9 miles from Faribault, elevation 970 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Northfield, so its frost dates are the same as Faribault's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 22 | May 5 | May 19 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 21 | Oct 5 | Oct 17 |
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 15 | Sept 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 168
What to plant now in Faribault
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Faribault: May 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Faribault: 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
- Owatonna 15 mi · last frost May 5
- Lakeville 26 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Apple Valley 31 mi · last frost May 2
- St. Peter 34 mi · last frost May 2
- Mankato 36 mi · last frost Apr 30
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