Last frost date in Brandon, South Dakota
May 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 14.
October 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Sioux Falls (USW00014944), 7.3 miles from Brandon, elevation 1,430 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 18 | May 1 | May 14 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 23 | Oct 6 | Oct 20 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 157
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 10 | Sept 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 22 | Oct 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 162
What to plant now in Brandon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Brandon: May 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Brandon: October 6
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
- Sioux Falls 8 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Harrisburg 13 mi · last frost May 2
- Brookings 50 mi · last frost May 6
- Vermillion 59 mi · last frost May 3
- Yankton 63 mi · last frost Apr 27