Last frost date in Pierre, South Dakota
May 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 21.
October 3
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 20.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Pierre Rgnl AP (USW00024025), 1.8 miles from Pierre, elevation 1,742 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 24 | May 6 | May 21 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 20 | Oct 3 | Oct 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 148
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 16 | Sept 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 26 | Oct 12 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 164
What to plant now in Pierre
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 10 Pierre: May 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Pierre: October 3
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 South Dakota
- Huron 104 mi · last frost May 6
- Aberdeen 118 mi · last frost May 8
- Mitchell 122 mi · last frost May 2
- Box Elder 138 mi · last frost May 12
- Rapid City 145 mi · last frost May 3
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