Frost Dates for Goodview, MN

Based on data from Winona Dam 5 A weather station, 2 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 23
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 21
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 April 29
First Fall Frost October 16

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 11
First Fall Hard Freeze November 1
44.06°N, -91.70°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

181 Days April 23 to October 21

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 5a

Avg. annual minimum: −20 to −15°F (−29 to −26°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°
17°
High: 25°F
Avg: 17°F
Low: 8°F
Jan
21°
High: 30°F
Avg: 21°F
Low: 11°F
Feb
33°
High: 42°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 24°F
Mar
47°
High: 56°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 37°F
Apr
58°
High: 69°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 48°F
May
69°
High: 78°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
73°
High: 83°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Jul
71°
High: 81°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 61°F
Aug
63°
High: 73°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 54°F
Sep
50°
High: 59°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
36°
High: 44°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 29°F
Nov
24°
High: 31°F
Avg: 24°F
Low: 16°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" 6.7"
2.0"
2.05"
Jan
1.9"
1.94"
Feb
3.0"
3.05"
Mar
4.1"
4.10"
Apr
5.1"
5.12"
May
6.1"
6.10"
Jun
6.1"
6.06"
Jul
6.7"
6.66"
Aug
5.7"
5.70"
Sep
3.8"
3.78"
Oct
2.8"
2.79"
Nov
2.0"
1.99"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10h11.5h13h14.5h15.5h15h14h12.5h10.5h9.5h8.5h
Jan: 7:29 AM – 4:31 PM · 9h 03m
Feb: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 14m
Mar: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
Apr: 5:23 AM – 6:37 PM · 13h 14m
May: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 34m
Jun: 4:21 AM – 7:39 PM · 15h 17m
Jul: 4:30 AM – 7:30 PM · 14h 60m
Aug: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 50m
Sep: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Oct: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 45m
Nov: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 23m
Dec: 7:39 AM – 4:21 PM · 8h 42m
Daylight Longest: 15h 19m · Shortest: 8h 41m

Nearby Stations

Winona, MNApril 21 - October 19 Dodge, WIMay 5 - October 5 Minnesota City Dam 5, MN April 23 - October 16 Trempealeau Dam 6, WI April 29 - October 11 Rushford, MNMay 8 - October 3 Alma Dam 4, WI April 28 - October 14

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