Frost dates for 55569Osseo, MN
The average last spring frost in Osseo is April 30 and the average first fall frost is October 8, giving a typical growing season of about 159 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 30
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 8
- Growing season
- 159 days
Safer after May 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 182 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 27 · May 9 · May 26 | Sep 18 · Sep 29 · Oct 11 | 141 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 17 · Apr 30 · May 17 | Sep 26 · Oct 8 · Oct 21 | 159 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 20 · May 5 | Oct 4 · Oct 18 · Nov 1 | 179 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Osseo
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Jun 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jul 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jun 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 29 – Jun 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Jun 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 29 – Jul 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 28 – Oct 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 55569 is matched to the NOAA station Mpls Crystal Ap, MN, 7.6 km away, at 861 ft elevation (28 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpls Crystal Ap, MN (used) | 861 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
| New Hope, MN | 910 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 12 |
| Andover 1N, MN | 899 ft | May 5 | Oct 2 |
| Lower St Anthony Falls, MN | 754 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 16 |
Frost dates near Osseo
- Minneapolis, MN 55445 · last Apr 30, first Oct 8
- Osseo, MN 55369 · last Apr 30, first Oct 8
- Champlin, MN 55316 · last Apr 30, first Oct 8
- Maple Grove, MN 55311 · last Apr 29, first Oct 12
- Dayton, MN 55327 · last Apr 30, first Oct 8
- Navarre, MN 55392 · last Apr 29, first Oct 12
- Maple Plain, MN 55570 · last Apr 29, first Oct 12
- Young America, MN 55573 · last Apr 29, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Osseo, MN?
- For ZIP code 55569, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mpls Crystal Ap, MN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 17.
- When is the first frost in Osseo, MN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 55569?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 159 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.