Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost For Minnesota

Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost For Minnesota

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Well, summer sure went by in a hurry, didn't it? That's the story every summer in Minnesota. Back-to-school shopping is already underway, and soon we'll feel that crisp fall air creeping in. The Old Farmer's Almanac has predicted the first frost date across cities in Minnesota. Here are 10 cities from across the State of Minnesota and when you can expect the first frost.

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Old Farmer's Almanac Methodology

The Old Farmer's Almanac uses the average dates of the first light freeze for fall in locations in the United States and Canada. You can enter the zipcode to find the nearest weather station, and it will give you your data. To make things easier, I've selected 10 cities from different parts of Minnesota to give you an idea.

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A light freeze occurs when the low temperature is between 29 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Tender plants can be killed at those temperatures. A moderate freeze is between 25 and 28 degrees, and a severe freeze is 24 degrees and colder. For the first frost dates, the Old Farmer's Almanac uses the light freeze temperatures.

First Frost Dates For Minnesota Cities

When can we expect the first frost in Minnesota? Here's a look at 10 cities and their average frost date according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

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LOOK: The most extreme temperatures in the history of every state

Stacker consulted 2021 data from the NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state. Each slide also reveals the all-time highest 24-hour precipitation record and all-time highest 24-hour snowfall.

Keep reading to find out individual state records in alphabetical order.

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