Frost dates for 58621Beach, ND
The average last spring frost in Beach is May 16 and the average first fall frost is September 26, giving a typical growing season of about 130 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 16
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 26
- Growing season
- 130 days
Safer after May 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 195 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 14 · May 25 · Jun 13 | Sep 1 · Sep 15 · Sep 28 | 109 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 4 · May 16 · May 30 | Sep 10 · Sep 26 · Oct 8 | 130 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 23 · May 6 · May 19 | Sep 18 · Oct 4 · Oct 17 | 149 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Beach
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 15 – Jun 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 2 – May 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jun 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – Jun 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Mar 31 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – May 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – May 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 17 – Jun 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – Jul 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – Jun 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – May 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jul 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 16 – Oct 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 58621 is matched to the NOAA station Beach, ND, 2.4 km away, at 2,800 ft elevation (51 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach, ND (used) | 2,800 ft | May 16 | Sep 26 |
| Wibaux 2 E, MT | 2,696 ft | May 27 | Sep 16 |
| Carlyle 13 Nw, MT | 3,145 ft | May 18 | Sep 29 |
| Medora, ND | 2,268 ft | May 19 | Sep 20 |
Frost dates near Beach
- Wibaux, MT 59353 · last May 27, first Sep 16
- Sentinel Butte, ND 58654 · last May 16, first Sep 26
- Golva, ND 58632 · last May 16, first Sep 26
- Medora, ND 58645 · last May 19, first Sep 20
- Glendive, MT 59330 · last May 3, first Oct 4
- Fairfield, ND 58627 · last May 12, first Sep 28
- Belfield, ND 58622 · last May 9, first Sep 30
- Baker, MT 59313 · last May 16, first Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Beach, ND?
- For ZIP code 58621, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Beach, ND weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 30.
- When is the first frost in Beach, ND?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 10, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 58621?
- 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.