Almont, ND frost dates
Last spring frostMay 17median date
First fall frostSep 21median date
Growing season127 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone4aZone 4a
How Almont compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Almont falls between May 6 and June 1, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 6 and October 4.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the North Dakota median of May 12.
- Its 127-day growing season is longer than 11% of the 372 North Dakota places with a regular frost season (state median 139 days).
- The last frost is 5 days later than the zone 4a median of May 12. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 4a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 190 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bismarck, ND, 60 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 16 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 6 |
| 50% (median) | May 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 1 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 6 |
| 50% (median) | September 21 |
| 90% (late) | October 4 |
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 Almont, ND
Almont, ND frost dates — last frost May 17, first frost Sep 21, zone 4a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 20
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 24Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 17
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 21
Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Oct 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Almont, ND
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Apr 19 – May 24 | Jul 27 – Aug 24 |
| Kale | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Broccoli | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 17 | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 17 | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 |
| Okra | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — |
| Basil | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Jun 29 – Jul 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 12 – May 24 | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | May 31 – Jun 7 | May 24 – Jun 7 | Jul 6 – Jul 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | Jun 29 – Jul 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 3 – May 31 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 24 – Jun 14 | Jul 6 – Jul 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 31 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 7 – Oct 12 |
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 Almont, ND weather station, 3 km away (elevation 1,916 ft (584 m)).
Frost dates near Almont
- New Salem May 18 · Sep 24
- Flasher May 13 · Sep 27
- Glen Ullin May 19 · Sep 21
- Carson May 19 · Sep 25
- Elgin May 19 · Sep 25
- Hebron May 19 · Sep 21
- Raleigh May 13 · Sep 27
- Mandan May 13 · Sep 27
- New Leipzig May 20 · Sep 23
- Saint Anthony May 14 · Sep 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Almont, ND?
The median last spring frost in Almont, ND is May 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 1, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Almont, ND?
The median first fall frost is September 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 6.
How long is the growing season in Almont, ND?
About 127 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Almont, ND?
Almont, ND is in USDA hardiness zone 4a.