Frost dates for 58571Stanton, ND
The average last spring frost in Stanton is May 12 and the average first fall frost is September 30, giving a typical growing season of about 140 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 12
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 30
- Growing season
- 140 days
Safer after May 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 198 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 9 · May 22 · Jun 2 | Sep 9 · Sep 22 · Oct 2 | 122 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 30 · May 12 · May 25 | Sep 18 · Sep 30 · Oct 11 | 140 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 17 · May 3 · May 16 | Sep 27 · Oct 8 · Oct 20 | 159 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Stanton
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 11 – Jun 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 28 – Jun 10 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 28 – May 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jun 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 28 – Jun 10 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 11 – Jul 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 4 – Jun 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – Jun 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – May 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – May 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 31 – Jun 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 21 – Jun 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – Jun 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – Jun 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – May 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 21 – Jul 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 20 – Oct 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 58571 is matched to the NOAA station Washburn, ND, 27.2 km away, at 1,755 ft elevation (29 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn, ND (used) | 1,755 ft | May 12 | Sep 30 |
| Riverdale, ND | 1,962 ft | May 12 | Oct 3 |
| Underwood, ND | 2,045 ft | May 10 | Sep 29 |
| Center 4Se, ND | 1,990 ft | May 11 | Sep 29 |
Frost dates near Stanton
- Hazen, ND 58545 · last May 21, first Sep 20
- Riverdale, ND 58565 · last May 12, first Oct 3
- Underwood, ND 58576 · last May 10, first Sep 29
- Center, ND 58530 · last May 11, first Sep 29
- Washburn, ND 58577 · last May 12, first Sep 30
- Coleharbor, ND 58531 · last May 10, first Sep 29
- Beulah, ND 58523 · last May 21, first Sep 20
- Zap, ND 58580 · last May 21, first Sep 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Stanton, ND?
- For ZIP code 58571, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Washburn, ND weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 25.
- When is the first frost in Stanton, ND?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 58571?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 140 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.