Crary, ND frost dates
Last spring frostMay 6median date
First fall frostOct 5median date
Growing season152 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone4aZone 4a
How Crary compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Crary falls between April 23 and May 19, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 26 and October 18.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the North Dakota median of May 12.
- Its 152-day growing season is longer than 91% of the 372 North Dakota places with a regular frost season (state median 139 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier 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 182 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Grand Forks, ND, 115 km away, the last frost here is 4 days earlier than there and the growing season is 8 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 23 |
| 50% (median) | May 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 26 |
| 50% (median) | October 5 |
| 90% (late) | October 18 |
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 Crary, ND
Crary, ND frost dates — last frost May 6, first frost Oct 5, zone 4a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
JFMAMJJASOND
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 20
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 20
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6Plant for fall: Jun 29 to Jul 20
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 27 to Jun 10Sow outdoors: May 27 to Jun 10
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 24 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 15Transplant outside: May 20 to May 27Sow outdoors: May 13 to May 27Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: May 13 to May 27Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Apr 8 to Apr 15Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 13Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 13Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 20Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: May 13 to May 27
Transplant outside: May 20 to Jun 10
Plant for fall: Sep 21 to Oct 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Crary, ND
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Apr 8 – May 13 | Aug 10 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | Jul 27 – Aug 17 |
| Broccoli | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | Jun 29 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | Jun 29 – Jul 20 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | Jun 29 – Jul 20 |
| Okra | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 27 – Jun 10 | May 27 – Jun 10 | — |
| Basil | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | May 13 – May 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Jul 13 – Aug 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 1 – May 13 | Aug 24 – Sep 14 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | May 20 – May 27 | May 13 – May 27 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | — | May 13 – May 27 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | — | May 13 – May 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | May 20 – Jun 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 15 – May 13 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 15 – May 13 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 22 – May 20 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | Aug 10 – Aug 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 13 – Jun 3 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 13 – May 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 20 – Jun 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 21 – Oct 26 |
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 Devils Lake Kdlr, ND weather station, 22 km away (elevation 1,463 ft (446 m)).
Frost dates near Crary
- Devils Lake May 6 · Oct 5
- Brocket May 15 · Sep 22
- Lakota May 11 · Sep 28
- Warwick May 6 · Oct 5
- Saint Michael May 6 · Oct 5
- Tokio May 6 · Oct 5
- Lawton May 15 · Sep 22
- Tolna May 12 · Sep 28
- Webster May 12 · Sep 30
- Michigan May 11 · Sep 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Crary, ND?
The median last spring frost in Crary, ND is May 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Crary, ND?
The median first fall frost is October 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 26.
How long is the growing season in Crary, ND?
About 152 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Crary, ND?
Crary, ND is in USDA hardiness zone 4a.