Frost Dates for Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America

Coordinates: 46.808, -100.783

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America typically occurs around May 10, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 11. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 124 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -34.4 to -31.7°C (-30 to -25°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of -14°C (7°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29°C (84°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 10 (last spring) to Sep 11 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 1 (last spring) to Sep 19 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 18 (last spring) to Oct 2 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 4a

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

Current Risk Level: Light Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 10 to Sep 11, which provides approximately 123 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 1 to Sep 19, which provides a total of 141 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
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May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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 11May 10
Light Ground FrostSep 19May 1
Hard Ground FrostOct 2Apr 18

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