Eveleth Wwtp, MN Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Eveleth Wwtp garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
May 12
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Oct 1
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
142 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 4b
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Apr 30 May 12 May 28
First fall frost Oct 14 Oct 1 Sep 18
Hard freeze (28°F), median last May 3 · first Oct 13

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the EVELETH WWTP station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Eveleth Wwtp

Computed from Eveleth Wwtp's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-4 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Mar 17 – Mar 31 May 19 – May 26
🫑 Peppers Mar 3 – Mar 17 May 26 – Jun 2
🥬 Lettuce Mar 31 – Apr 14 Apr 14 – Apr 28 Apr 14 – May 12
🫛 Peas Mar 31 – Apr 14
🥕 Carrots Apr 21 – May 12
🥦 Broccoli Mar 24 – Apr 7 Apr 21 – May 5
🥬 Kale Mar 31 – Apr 14 Apr 14 – Apr 28 Apr 14 – Apr 28
🥒 Cucumbers Apr 14 – Apr 21 May 19 – May 26 May 19 – May 26
🥒 Zucchini Apr 14 – Apr 21 May 19 – May 26 May 19 – May 26
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) May 19 – May 26
🌽 Sweet Corn May 19 – May 26
🌿 Basil Mar 31 – Apr 14 May 19 – May 26 May 26 – Jun 2
🧄 Garlic Fall: Aug 20 – Sep 17

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Eveleth Wwtp's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Eveleth Wwtp

At about 142 frost-free days, Eveleth Wwtp rewards efficiency: start warm-season crops indoors, favor short-season varieties, and lean on cold-tolerant crops — peas, kale, roots — that shrug off the shoulder-season frosts on either end.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Eveleth Wwtp, MN?

The average last spring frost in Eveleth Wwtp is around May 12, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Eveleth Wwtp, MN?

The average first fall frost in Eveleth Wwtp arrives around Oct 1. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Eveleth Wwtp?

About 142 frost-free days on average, from May 12 to Oct 1. That favors short-season varieties and transplants for warm-season crops, with cool-season vegetables doing the heavy lifting in spring and fall.

What USDA zone is Eveleth Wwtp in?

USDA zone 4b on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.