Last frost date in Fargo, North Dakota
May 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 18.
October 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 22.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Fargo 3S (USC00322860), 2.9 miles from Fargo, elevation 908 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for West Fargo, so its frost dates are the same as Fargo's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 21 | May 4 | May 18 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 22 | Oct 2 | Oct 15 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 151
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 13 | Sept 24 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 12 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 183
What to plant now in Fargo
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Fargo: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 30 Fargo: October 2
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 North Dakota
- Grand Forks 74 mi · last frost May 10
- Jamestown 88 mi · last frost May 8
- Bismarck 186 mi · last frost May 10
- Mandan 192 mi · last frost May 13
- Minot 228 mi · last frost May 10