Frost dates for 55725Crane Lake, MN
The average last spring frost in Crane Lake is May 28 and the average first fall frost is September 16, giving a typical growing season of about 111 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 28
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 16
- Growing season
- 111 days
Safer after Jun 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 213 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) | — | — | 84 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 13 · May 28 · Jun 12 | Sep 1 · Sep 16 · Oct 2 | 111 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 30 · May 16 · May 31 | Sep 11 · Sep 29 · Oct 13 | 134 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Crane Lake
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 | Apr 27 – Jul 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – May 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jun 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – May 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 17 – May 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jun 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 7 – Jun 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jul 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Aug 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jul 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Oct 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 55725 is matched to the NOAA station Kabetogama, MN, 44.5 km away, at 1,200 ft elevation (6 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabetogama, MN (used) | 1,200 ft | May 28 | Sep 16 |
| Orr 3E, MN | 1,315 ft | Jun 2 | Sep 15 |
| Cook 8Ne, MN | 1,355 ft | May 12 | Oct 1 |
| Tower 2S, MN | 1,430 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Crane Lake
- Orr, MN 55771 · last Jun 2, first Sep 15
- Nett Lake, MN 55772 · last May 28, first Sep 16
- Cook, MN 55723 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Soudan, MN 55782 · last —, first —
- Tower, MN 55790 · last —, first —
- Angora, MN 55703 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Ely, MN 55731 · last May 14, first Sep 29
- Winton, MN 55796 · last May 24, first Sep 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crane Lake, MN?
- For ZIP code 55725, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Kabetogama, MN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 12.
- When is the first frost in Crane Lake, MN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 55725?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 111 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.