Last frost date in Red Wing, Minnesota
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Red Wing Dam 3 (USC00216822), 2 miles from Red Wing, elevation 677 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 8 | Apr 23 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 28 | Oct 14 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 173
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 154
What to plant now in Red Wing
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Red Wing: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Red Wing: October 14
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
- Cottage Grove 22 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Woodbury 27 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Apple Valley 31 mi · last frost May 2
- Lakeville 32 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Mendota Heights 33 mi · last frost Apr 25
Updated