Mountain Lake, MN frost dates
Last spring frostApr 30median date
First fall frostOct 10median date
Growing season163 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Mountain Lake compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Mountain Lake falls between April 15 and May 13, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 25 and October 24.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Minnesota median of May 5.
- Its 163-day growing season is longer than 88% of the 801 Minnesota places with a regular frost season (state median 151 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 5a, where the median is May 3.
- The weather station records an average of 162 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 15 |
| 50% (median) | April 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 25 |
| 50% (median) | October 10 |
| 90% (late) | October 24 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Mountain Lake, MN
Mountain Lake, MN frost dates — last frost Apr 30, first frost Oct 10, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 14 to May 21Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21
Transplant outside: May 14 to Jun 4
Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 31
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Mountain Lake, MN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 2 – May 7 | Aug 15 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Broccoli | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Okra | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 21 – Jun 4 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — |
| Basil | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 26 – May 7 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | May 14 – May 21 | May 7 – May 21 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | — | May 7 – May 21 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | — | May 7 – May 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 7 – May 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 26 – Oct 31 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Windom, MN weather station, 17 km away (elevation 1,385 ft (422 m)).
Frost dates near Mountain Lake
- Bingham Lake Apr 30 · Oct 10
- Butterfield Apr 30 · Oct 7
- Odin Apr 30 · Oct 7
- Darfur Apr 30 · Oct 7
- Windom Apr 30 · Oct 10
- Comfrey May 4 · Oct 1
- Ormsby Apr 30 · Oct 7
- Jeffers Apr 30 · Oct 10
- Trimont Apr 28 · Oct 8
- Saint James Apr 30 · Oct 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Mountain Lake, MN?
The median last spring frost in Mountain Lake, MN is April 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Mountain Lake, MN?
The median first fall frost is October 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 25.
How long is the growing season in Mountain Lake, MN?
About 163 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Mountain Lake, MN?
Mountain Lake, MN is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.