Frost dates for 56676Shevlin, MN
The average last spring frost in Shevlin is May 18 and the average first fall frost is September 27, giving a typical growing season of about 130 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 18
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 27
- Growing season
- 130 days
Safer after May 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 201 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) | May 17 · May 29 · Jun 10 | Sep 1 · Sep 17 · Sep 28 | 111 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 3 · May 18 · May 31 | Sep 12 · Sep 27 · Oct 10 | 130 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 24 · May 6 · May 20 | Sep 23 · Oct 8 · Oct 22 | 153 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Shevlin
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 17 – Jun 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 4 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jun 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 28 – Jun 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 18 – Jun 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jul 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – May 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jul 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 18 – Jul 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 17 – Oct 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 56676 is matched to the NOAA station Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN, 30.8 km away, at 1,490 ft elevation (27 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN (used) | 1,490 ft | May 18 | Sep 27 |
| Fosston 1 E, MN | 1,300 ft | May 15 | Sep 26 |
| Red Lake Indian Agcy, MN | 1,216 ft | May 12 | Oct 4 |
| Cass Lake, MN | 1,296 ft | May 17 | Sep 26 |
Frost dates near Shevlin
- Solway, MN 56678 · last May 18, first Sep 27
- Bagley, MN 56621 · last May 18, first Sep 27
- Wilton, MN 56687 · last May 17, first Sep 26
- Clearbrook, MN 56634 · last May 15, first Sep 26
- Leonard, MN 56652 · last May 12, first Oct 4
- Bemidji, MN 56619 · last May 17, first Sep 26
- Lengby, MN 56651 · last May 15, first Sep 26
- Puposky, MN 56667 · last May 12, first Oct 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Shevlin, MN?
- For ZIP code 56676, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Itasca Univ Of Minn, MN weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 31.
- When is the first frost in Shevlin, MN?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 56676?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 130 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.