Frost dates for 55115 — Saint Paul, MN
Last spring frostApr 30median date
First fall frostOct 11median date
Growing season164 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Saint Paul compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Saint Paul falls between April 17 and May 13, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 28 and October 23.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Minnesota median of May 5.
- Its 164-day growing season is longer than 91% of the 801 Minnesota places with a regular frost season (state median 151 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 5a, where the median is May 3.
- The weather station records an average of 159 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Minneapolis, MN, 30 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 12 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 17 |
| 50% (median) | April 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 13 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 28 |
| 50% (median) | October 11 |
| 90% (late) | October 23 |
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 Saint Paul, MN
Frost dates for 55115 — Saint Paul, MN — last frost Apr 30, first frost Oct 11, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Feb 19 to Mar 5Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Mar 5 to Mar 19Transplant outside: Apr 16 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 21 to Jun 4Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 4
Start indoors: Mar 19 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 14 to May 21Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Apr 2 to Apr 9Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 7Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 9
Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 21
Transplant outside: May 14 to Jun 4
Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Nov 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Saint Paul, MN
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | Apr 2 – May 7 | Aug 16 – Sep 13 |
| Kale | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Broccoli | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | — | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Okra | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 21 – Jun 4 | May 21 – Jun 4 | — |
| Basil | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 26 – May 7 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | May 14 – May 21 | May 7 – May 21 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | — | May 7 – May 21 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | — | May 7 – May 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 2 – Apr 9 | May 14 – May 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 16 – May 7 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 7 – May 28 | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 7 – May 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 14 – Jun 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 27 – Nov 1 |
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 Stillwater 2sw, MN weather station, 7 km away (elevation 899 ft (274 m)).
ZIP codes in Saint Paul: 55101 55102 55103 55104 55105 55106 55107 55108 55109 55110 55111 55112 55113 55114 55115 55116 55117 55118 55119 55120 55121 55122 55123 55124 55125 55126 55127 55128 55129 55130 55131 55133 55144 55145 55146 55155 55164 55165 55170 55172 55175 55187 55188
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Saint Paul, MN?
The median last spring frost in Saint Paul, MN is April 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 13, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Saint Paul, MN?
The median first fall frost is October 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 28.
How long is the growing season in Saint Paul, MN?
About 164 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Saint Paul, MN?
Saint Paul, MN is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.