Kenmare, ND frost dates
Last spring frostMay 15median date
First fall frostSep 23median date
Growing season131 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone4aZone 4a
How Kenmare compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kenmare falls between May 3 and May 28, a 25-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 10 and October 4.
- The median last frost is 3 days later than the North Dakota median of May 12.
- Its 131-day growing season is longer than 24% 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 193 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 3 |
| 50% (median) | May 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 10 |
| 50% (median) | September 23 |
| 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 Kenmare, ND
Kenmare, ND frost dates — last frost May 15, first frost Sep 23, zone 4a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jun 17 to Jul 8
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19Sow outdoors: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Apr 17 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 19
Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Oct 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kenmare, ND
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 17 – May 22 | Jul 29 – Aug 26 |
| Kale | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 8 |
| Okra | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — |
| Basil | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 22 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Jul 1 – Jul 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 22 – Jun 12 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 9 – Oct 14 |
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 Kenmare 1 Wsw, ND weather station, 6 km away (elevation 1,811 ft (552 m)).
Frost dates near Kenmare
- Tolley May 15 · Sep 23
- Bowbells May 20 · Sep 19
- Flaxton May 20 · Sep 19
- Donnybrook May 11 · Sep 29
- Mohall May 17 · Sep 23
- Lignite May 20 · Sep 19
- Sherwood May 17 · Sep 23
- Carpio May 11 · Sep 29
- Palermo May 17 · Sep 23
- Powers Lake May 18 · Sep 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kenmare, ND?
The median last spring frost in Kenmare, ND is May 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Kenmare, ND?
The median first fall frost is September 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 10.
How long is the growing season in Kenmare, ND?
About 131 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kenmare, ND?
Kenmare, ND is in USDA hardiness zone 4a.