Frost Dates for Glencoe, MN

Based on data from Brownton Wwtp weather station, 10 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 30
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 4
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost May 6
First Fall Frost September 29

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 20
First Fall Hard Freeze October 15
44.77°N, -94.15°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

157 Days April 30 to October 4

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 4b

Avg. annual minimum: −25 to −20°F (−32 to −29°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental

Hot summers and cold winters with year-round precipitation. Moderate growing season supports warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Winter protection extends the harvest.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

0° 30° 60° 90°
12°
High: 21°F
Avg: 12°F
Low: 3°F
Jan
16°
High: 26°F
Avg: 16°F
Low: 7°F
Feb
29°
High: 38°F
Avg: 29°F
Low: 20°F
Mar
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 34°F
Apr
57°
High: 68°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 47°F
May
68°
High: 77°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
71°
High: 81°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 61°F
Jul
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 58°F
Aug
61°
High: 72°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Sep
47°
High: 58°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 37°F
Oct
32°
High: 40°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 23°F
Nov
19°
High: 26°F
Avg: 19°F
Low: 11°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 8.0"
3.2"
3.23"
Jan
3.6"
3.59"
Feb
5.3"
5.30"
Mar
6.6"
6.58"
Apr
6.8"
6.82"
May
7.6"
7.62"
Jun
7.7"
7.73"
Jul
8.0"
7.99"
Aug
7.5"
7.52"
Sep
4.5"
4.46"
Oct
4.4"
4.41"
Nov
4.3"
4.32"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10h11.5h13.5h14.5h15.5h15h14h12.5h10.5h9.5h8.5h
Jan: 7:31 AM – 4:29 PM · 8h 59m
Feb: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 12m
Mar: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
Apr: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 16m
May: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 38m
Jun: 4:19 AM – 7:41 PM · 15h 22m
Jul: 4:28 AM – 7:32 PM · 15h 04m
Aug: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 53m
Sep: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 18m
Oct: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 43m
Nov: 7:20 AM – 4:40 PM · 9h 19m
Dec: 7:41 AM – 4:19 PM · 8h 38m
Daylight Longest: 15h 24m · Shortest: 8h 36m

Nearby Stations

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