Last frost date in Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 23
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lower St Anthony Falls (USC00214884), 1.5 miles from Minneapolis, elevation 754 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Columbia Heights, so its frost dates are the same as Minneapolis's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 10 | Apr 23 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 16 | Oct 30 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 175
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 5 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 147
What to plant now in Minneapolis
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Minneapolis: April 23
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Minneapolis: October 16
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
- Roseville 7 mi · last frost Apr 28
- St. Paul 8 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Mendota Heights 9 mi · last frost Apr 25
- Bloomington 10 mi · last frost Apr 23
- Plymouth 10 mi · last frost Apr 29