Erie, ND frost dates
Last spring frostMay 10median date
First fall frostSep 24median date
Growing season137 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone4aZone 4a
How Erie compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Erie falls between April 30 and May 25, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 13 and October 5.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the North Dakota median of May 12.
- Its 137-day growing season is longer than 40% of the 372 North Dakota places with a regular frost season (state median 139 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 4a, where the median is May 12.
- The weather station records an average of 186 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Fargo, ND, 52 km away, the last frost here is 6 days later than there and the growing season is 14 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 30 |
| 50% (median) | May 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 13 |
| 50% (median) | September 24 |
| 90% (late) | October 5 |
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 Erie, ND
Erie, ND frost dates — last frost May 10, first frost Sep 24, zone 4a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Jun 18 to Jul 9
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 24 to May 31Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31
Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 14
Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 15
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Erie, ND
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 12 – May 17 | Jul 30 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Broccoli | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | Jun 18 – Jul 9 |
| Okra | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 31 – Jun 14 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — |
| Basil | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Jul 2 – Jul 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 5 – May 17 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | May 24 – May 31 | May 17 – May 31 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | — | May 17 – May 31 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | — | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 24 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 10 – Oct 15 |
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 Colgate, ND weather station, 25 km away (elevation 1,181 ft (360 m)).
Frost dates near Erie
- Ayr May 9 · Oct 1
- Arthur May 9 · Oct 1
- Absaraka May 9 · Oct 1
- Hunter May 2 · Oct 9
- Page May 10 · Sep 24
- Amenia May 9 · Oct 1
- Galesburg May 10 · Sep 24
- Buffalo May 9 · Oct 1
- Blanchard May 2 · Oct 9
- Casselton May 9 · Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Erie, ND?
The median last spring frost in Erie, ND is May 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Erie, ND?
The median first fall frost is September 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 13.
How long is the growing season in Erie, ND?
About 137 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Erie, ND?
Erie, ND is in USDA hardiness zone 4a.