Frost dates for 58782Sherwood, ND
The average last spring frost in Sherwood is May 17 and the average first fall frost is September 23, giving a typical growing season of about 127 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 17
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 23
- Growing season
- 127 days
Safer after May 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 203 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 15 · May 26 · Jun 7 | Sep 2 · Sep 15 · Sep 26 | 110 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 6 · May 17 · May 30 | Sep 11 · Sep 23 · Oct 5 | 127 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 26 · May 9 · May 23 | Sep 18 · Oct 1 · Oct 14 | 143 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Sherwood
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 16 – Jun 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 3 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jun 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 24 – Jun 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 14 – Jun 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jul 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Aug 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – May 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 14 – Jun 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 13 – Oct 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 58782 is matched to the NOAA station Mohall, ND, 25.9 km away, at 1,641 ft elevation (35 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohall, ND (used) | 1,641 ft | May 17 | Sep 23 |
| Northgate 5 Ese, ND | 1,842 ft | May 20 | Sep 19 |
| Kenmare 1 Wsw, ND | 1,810 ft | May 15 | Sep 23 |
| Westhope, ND | 1,502 ft | May 14 | Sep 25 |
Frost dates near Sherwood
- Tolley, ND 58787 · last May 15, first Sep 23
- Mohall, ND 58761 · last May 17, first Sep 23
- Antler, ND 58711 · last May 14, first Sep 25
- Maxbass, ND 58760 · last May 17, first Sep 23
- Kenmare, ND 58746 · last May 15, first Sep 23
- Lansford, ND 58750 · last May 17, first Sep 23
- Bowbells, ND 58721 · last May 15, first Sep 23
- Westhope, ND 58793 · last May 14, first Sep 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sherwood, ND?
- For ZIP code 58782, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mohall, ND weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 30.
- When is the first frost in Sherwood, ND?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 23. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 58782?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 127 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.