Frost dates for 58013Cayuga, ND
The average last spring frost in Cayuga is May 2 and the average first fall frost is October 6, giving a typical growing season of about 157 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 2
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 6
- Growing season
- 157 days
Safer after May 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 180 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 26 | Sep 17 · Sep 28 · Oct 10 | 140 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 20 · May 2 · May 15 | Sep 25 · Oct 6 · Oct 20 | 157 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 9 · Apr 23 · May 5 | Oct 2 · Oct 18 · Oct 31 | 176 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cayuga
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 1 – Jun 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 26 – Oct 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 58013 is matched to the NOAA station Lidgerwood, ND, 21.1 km away, at 1,125 ft elevation (7 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidgerwood, ND (used) | 1,125 ft | May 2 | Oct 6 |
| Forman 5 Sse, ND | 1,250 ft | May 7 | Oct 1 |
| Mc Leod 3 E, ND | 1,075 ft | May 6 | Sep 29 |
| Lisbon, ND | 1,149 ft | May 12 | Sep 27 |
Frost dates near Cayuga
- Milnor, ND 58060 · last May 7, first Oct 1
- Rutland, ND 58067 · last May 7, first Oct 1
- Lidgerwood, ND 58053 · last May 2, first Oct 6
- Gwinner, ND 58040 · last May 7, first Oct 1
- Forman, ND 58032 · last May 7, first Oct 1
- Havana, ND 58043 · last May 7, first Oct 1
- Wyndmere, ND 58081 · last May 6, first Sep 29
- Mcleod, ND 58057 · last May 6, first Sep 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cayuga, ND?
- For ZIP code 58013, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lidgerwood, ND weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 15.
- When is the first frost in Cayuga, ND?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 25, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 58013?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 157 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.