Last frost date in Williston, North Dakota

May 21

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 3.

September 21

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 9.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Williston Sloulin International AP (USW00094014), 1.2 miles from Williston, elevation 1,902 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Williston, North Dakota
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMay 8May 21June 3
First frost in fallSept 9Sept 21Oct 2

Frost-free days in an average year: 123

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Williston
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 29Sept 12
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 21Sept 21
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMay 11Sept 28

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 191

What to plant now in Williston

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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