Last frost date in Ramsey, Minnesota
May 4
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 18.
October 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elk Rvr (USC00212500), 7.1 miles from Ramsey, elevation 880 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Big Lake, Dayton, Elk River, Otsego and Rogers, so their frost dates are the same as Ramsey's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 22 | May 4 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 23 | Oct 5 | Oct 18 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 154
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 13 | Sept 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 163
What to plant now in Ramsey
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Ramsey: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Ramsey: 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
- Brooklyn Park 11 mi · last frost Apr 30
- St. Michael 12 mi · last frost Apr 30
- East Bethel 13 mi · last frost May 1
- Blaine 13 mi · last frost May 5
- Plymouth 16 mi · last frost Apr 29
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