Frost Dates for Volga, SD

Based on data from Brookings 2 Ne weather station, 8 miles away

Elevation: 1634 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. May 6
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 1

30% Probability

Only 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 11
First Fall Frost September 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 28
First Fall Hard Freeze October 8
44.32°N, 96.93°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

148 Days May 6 to October 1

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Dwa Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter)

Hot, wet summers and cold, dry winters. Monsoon influence brings most rain in summer. Good for warm-season crops during the rainy season; winters are harsh but dry.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January22°13°4°
February27°17°7°
March39°30°20°
April54°43°32°
May67°56°45°
June77°67°56°
July81°71°60°
August79°68°57°
September72°60°48°
October58°46°34°
November41°31°22°
December28°19°10°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January1.2
February1.2
March2.0
April3.1
May4.3
June4.7
July4.5
August3.9
September4.0
October3.1
November2.1
December1.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 15h 21m · Shortest: 8h 40m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January8:06 AM5:07 PM9h 01m
February7:35 AM5:48 PM10h 13m
March7:48 AM7:26 PM11h 38m
April6:50 AM8:05 PM13h 15m
May6:06 AM8:41 PM14h 35m
June5:48 AM9:07 PM15h 19m
July6:02 AM9:03 PM15h 01m
August6:36 AM8:27 PM13h 51m
September7:13 AM7:30 PM12h 17m
October7:50 AM6:34 PM10h 44m
November7:31 AM4:53 PM9h 21m
December8:03 AM4:43 PM8h 41m

Nearby Stations

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