Frost Dates for Shakopee, MN

Based on data from Mpls Flying Cloud AP weather station, 4 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 14
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 6

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 13
First Fall Hard Freeze October 25
44.80°N, -93.53°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

174 Days April 23 to October 14

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°
16°
High: 24°F
Avg: 16°F
Low: 8°F
Jan
20°
High: 29°F
Avg: 20°F
Low: 12°F
Feb
33°
High: 42°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 24°F
Mar
47°
High: 57°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 37°F
Apr
60°
High: 70°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 49°F
May
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
74°
High: 84°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
71°
High: 81°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 62°F
Aug
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
50°
High: 59°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 40°F
Oct
35°
High: 43°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 27°F
Nov
22°
High: 29°F
Avg: 22°F
Low: 14°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.0"
1.3"
1.32"
Jan
1.7"
1.72"
Feb
2.6"
2.63"
Mar
3.9"
3.86"
Apr
5.0"
5.02"
May
4.9"
4.88"
Jun
4.7"
4.65"
Jul
4.5"
4.55"
Aug
3.8"
3.84"
Sep
2.6"
2.59"
Oct
1.7"
1.74"
Nov
1.5"
1.52"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10h11.5h13.5h14.5h15.5h15h14h12.5h10.5h9.5h8.5h
Jan: 7:31 AM – 4:29 PM · 8h 58m
Feb: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 11m
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 23m
Jul: 4:28 AM – 7:32 PM · 15h 05m
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: 7:21 AM – 4:39 PM · 9h 18m
Dec: 7:42 AM – 4:18 PM · 8h 37m
Daylight Longest: 15h 24m · Shortest: 8h 36m

Nearby Stations

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