Frost dates for Bismarck, North Dakota
In a typical year, Bismarck’s last spring frost lands around May 10 and the first fall frost around Sep 30, a growing season of about 143 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 4a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Apr 30 | Sep 16 |
| 50 percent | May 10 | Sep 30 |
| 90 percent | May 23 | Oct 13 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Bismarck is typically around 69°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Bismarck
- Radish (Cherry Belle)
- Bok choy (Toy Choi)
- Spinach (Space)
- Arugula (Astro)
- Lettuce (Black Seeded Simpson)
- Mustard greens (Red Giant)
- Tatsoi (Tatsoi)
- Swiss chard (Fordhook Giant)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Bismarck’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Minot, ND (around May 10 to Oct 1)
- Aberdeen, SD (around May 7 to Sep 29)
- Fargo, ND (around May 5 to Oct 3)
- Grand Forks, ND (around May 10 to Oct 1)
- Rapid City, SD (around May 10 to Oct 5)
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