Frost Dates for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Coordinates: 52.133, -106.667

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada typically occurs around May 16, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 3. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 110 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -37.2 to -34.4°C (-35 to -30°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is February, with an average low of -18°C (0°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25°C (77°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 16 (last spring) to Sep 3 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 6 (last spring) to Sep 13 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 21 (last spring) to Sep 26 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 3b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 16 to Sep 3, which provides approximately 109 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from May 6 to Sep 13, which provides a total of 130 days for growing.

Jan
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Sep
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostSep 3May 16
Light Ground FrostSep 13May 6
Hard Ground FrostSep 26Apr 21