Last frost date in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
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 Mpls Flying Cloud AP (USW00094963), 1.3 miles from Eden Prairie, elevation 907 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee, so their frost dates are the same as Eden Prairie's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 9 | Apr 23 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 28 | Oct 14 | Oct 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 172
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 4 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 145
What to plant now in Eden Prairie
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Eden Prairie: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Eden Prairie: 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
- Chanhassen 5 mi · last frost Apr 30
- Bloomington 7 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Chaska 8 mi · last frost May 5
- Plymouth 12 mi · last frost Apr 29
- Minneapolis 12 mi · last frost Apr 23
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