When is the first freeze in Minneapolis, MN?
NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AP, MN US put the middle date for the first fall freeze (32°F or colder) at about Oct 18. The middle date for the first hard freeze (28°F or colder) is about Oct 29.
| First fall freeze (32°F), middle date | Oct 18 |
|---|---|
| First hard freeze (28°F), middle date | Oct 29 |
| Last spring freeze (32°F), middle date | Apr 23 |
| Chance of a 32°F night in a year | 100% |
| Weather station | MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AP, MN US (USW00014922) |
The middle date is NOAA's 50% date. In about half of years the first freeze comes sooner, and in half it comes later. One station can differ from nearby areas, mostly low or rural spots. Dates change each year, so check the latest National Weather Service forecast.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, annual/seasonal normals, station USW00014922: fields ANN-TMIN-PRBFST-T32FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBFST-T28FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBLST-T32FP50, ANN-TMIN-PRBOCC-LSTH032. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-annualseasonal/1991-2020/access/USW00014922.csv. ForecastBooked is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.