Menoken, ND frost dates
Last spring frostMay 14median date
First fall frostSep 30median date
Growing season139 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone4aZone 4a
How Menoken compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Menoken falls between May 1 and May 27, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 18 and October 13.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the North Dakota median of May 12.
- Its 139-day growing season is longer than 49% 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 185 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bismarck, ND, 17 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 4 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 1 |
| 50% (median) | May 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 18 |
| 50% (median) | September 30 |
| 90% (late) | October 13 |
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 Menoken, ND
Menoken, ND frost dates — last frost May 14, first frost Sep 30, zone 4a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 23 to May 7Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: Jun 4 to Jun 18Sow outdoors: Jun 4 to Jun 18
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 4Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Apr 16 to Apr 23Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 11Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4
Transplant outside: May 28 to Jun 18
Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Menoken, ND
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 23 – May 7 | Apr 16 – May 21 | Aug 5 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Broccoli | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 23 – May 7 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Okra | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | Jun 4 – Jun 18 | — |
| Basil | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Jul 8 – Jul 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 9 – May 21 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | May 28 – Jun 4 | May 21 – Jun 4 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | — | May 21 – Jun 4 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | — | May 21 – Jun 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 16 – Apr 23 | May 28 – Jun 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 23 – May 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 30 – May 28 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 21 – Jun 11 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 21 – Jun 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 28 – Jun 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 16 – Oct 21 |
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 Bismarck Wfo, ND weather station, 18 km away (elevation 1,650 ft (503 m)).
Frost dates near Menoken
- Bismarck May 10 · Sep 30
- Sterling May 11 · Sep 29
- Baldwin May 10 · Sep 30
- Moffit May 11 · Sep 29
- Mandan May 13 · Sep 27
- Driscoll May 15 · Sep 25
- Regan May 11 · Sep 30
- Saint Anthony May 14 · Sep 27
- Wing May 13 · Sep 29
- Hazelton May 12 · Sep 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Menoken, ND?
The median last spring frost in Menoken, ND is May 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Menoken, ND?
The median first fall frost is September 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 18.
How long is the growing season in Menoken, ND?
About 139 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Menoken, ND?
Menoken, ND is in USDA hardiness zone 4a.