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🍂 First Frost Dates for Utica, South Dakota 57067

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Sep 16. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Sep 23. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Utica, SD are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 9
20% chanceSep 13
30% chanceSep 16
40% chanceSep 18
50% chanceSep 20
60% chanceSep 22
70% chanceSep 24
80% chanceSep 27
90% chanceOct 1
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 16
20% chanceSep 20
30% chanceSep 23
40% chanceSep 25
50% chanceSep 28
60% chanceSep 30
70% chanceOct 3
80% chanceOct 6
90% chanceOct 11
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 23
20% chanceSep 28
30% chanceOct 1
40% chanceOct 4
50% chanceOct 7
60% chanceOct 11
70% chanceOct 14
80% chanceOct 18
90% chanceOct 23
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 1
20% chanceOct 8
30% chanceOct 13
40% chanceOct 16
50% chanceOct 20
60% chanceOct 23
70% chanceOct 26
80% chanceOct 29
90% chanceNov 2
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 16
20% chanceOct 22
30% chanceOct 26
40% chanceOct 29
50% chanceOct 31
60% chanceNov 3
70% chanceNov 6
80% chanceNov 9
90% chanceNov 15
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 28
20% chanceNov 1
30% chanceNov 4
40% chanceNov 7
50% chanceNov 10
60% chanceNov 13
70% chanceNov 16
80% chanceNov 20
90% chanceNov 25

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: GAVINS POINT DAM (USC00253165)

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