Wakonda, SD frost dates
Last spring frostMay 2median date
First fall frostOct 1median date
Growing season152 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Wakonda compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Wakonda falls between April 19 and May 15, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 17 and October 14.
- The median last frost is 4 days earlier than the South Dakota median of May 6.
- Its 152-day growing season is longer than 60% of the 363 South Dakota places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 5a, where the median is May 3.
- The weather station records an average of 164 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Sioux Falls, SD, 71 km away, the last frost here is 6 days later than there and the growing season is 18 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 19 |
| 50% (median) | May 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 17 |
| 50% (median) | October 1 |
| 90% (late) | October 14 |
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 Wakonda, SD
Wakonda, SD frost dates — last frost May 2, first frost Oct 1, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Transplant outside: May 16 to Jun 6
Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Wakonda, SD
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 4 – May 9 | Aug 6 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Broccoli | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Okra | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 23 – Jun 6 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Basil | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 28 – May 9 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 23 | May 9 – May 23 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 17 – Oct 22 |
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 Centerville 6 Se, SD weather station, 14 km away (elevation 1,276 ft (389 m)).
Frost dates near Wakonda
- Volin Apr 27 · Oct 11
- Gayville Apr 27 · Oct 11
- Centerville May 2 · Oct 1
- Irene Apr 27 · Oct 11
- Viborg May 2 · Oct 1
- Mission Hill Apr 27 · Oct 11
- Utica Apr 27 · Oct 11
- Vermillion May 3 · Oct 3
- Beresford May 2 · Oct 1
- Yankton Apr 27 · Oct 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Wakonda, SD?
The median last spring frost in Wakonda, SD is May 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Wakonda, SD?
The median first fall frost is October 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 17.
How long is the growing season in Wakonda, SD?
About 152 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Wakonda, SD?
Wakonda, SD is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.