Frost dates for 56131Fulda, MN
The average last spring frost in Fulda is May 3 and the average first fall frost is October 4, giving a typical growing season of about 153 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 3
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 4
- Growing season
- 153 days
Safer after May 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 188 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 30 · May 12 · May 25 | Sep 12 · Sep 25 · Oct 9 | 135 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 19 · May 3 · May 15 | Sep 21 · Oct 4 · Oct 18 | 153 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 23 · May 6 | Sep 30 · Oct 15 · Oct 29 | 174 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Fulda
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 2 – Jun 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 24 – Oct 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 56131 is matched to the NOAA station Worthington 2 Nne, MN, 25.6 km away, at 1,570 ft elevation (54 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington 2 Nne, MN (used) | 1,570 ft | May 3 | Oct 4 |
| Lake Wilson, MN | 1,653 ft | May 7 | Sep 29 |
| Windom, MN | 1,384 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| Tracy, MN | 1,403 ft | May 2 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Fulda
- Avoca, MN 56114 · last May 7, first Sep 29
- Iona, MN 56141 · last May 7, first Sep 29
- Slayton, MN 56172 · last May 7, first Sep 29
- Dovray, MN 56125 · last May 2, first Oct 5
- Reading, MN 56165 · last May 3, first Oct 4
- Brewster, MN 56119 · last May 3, first Oct 4
- Wilmont, MN 56185 · last May 7, first Sep 29
- Heron Lake, MN 56137 · last Apr 30, first Oct 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fulda, MN?
- For ZIP code 56131, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Worthington 2 Nne, MN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 15.
- When is the first frost in Fulda, MN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 56131?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 153 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.