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Frost Dates for Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America

Coordinates: 44.081, -103.231

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America typically occurs around May 17, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 11. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 117 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -26.1 to -23.3°C (-15 to -10°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 -8°C (18°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 17 (last spring) to Sep 11 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): May 7 (last spring) to Sep 18 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Apr 22 (last spring) to Sep 30 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone: USDA Growing Zone - 5b

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

Current Risk Level: Hard Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 17 to Sep 11, which provides approximately 116 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 7 to Sep 18, which provides a total of 134 days for growing.

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