Frost dates for Gann Valley 3 NNE, SD
At Gann Valley 3 NNE, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 7 and the median first fall frost is Oct 1, for a typical growing season of 146 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 21. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 4b to 5a.
- May 7Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 21Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 1First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 146 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 3 | May 16 | May 30 |
| 32°F | Apr 25 | May 7 | May 21 |
| 28°F | Apr 14 | Apr 30 | May 13 |
| 24°F | Apr 6 | Apr 21 | May 4 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 10 | Sep 24 | Oct 5 |
| 32°F | Sep 19 | Oct 1 | Oct 13 |
| 28°F | Sep 27 | Oct 8 | Oct 21 |
| 24°F | Oct 2 | Oct 16 | Oct 29 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 110 days | 128 days | 145 days |
| 32°F | 127 days | 146 days | 162 days |
| 28°F | 144 days | 162 days | 181 days |
| 24°F | 158 days | 178 days | 197 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
Closest ZIP codes (each is closer to another station)
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57341 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 12 km |
| 57382 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 24 km |
| 57355 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 33 km |
| 57370 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 33 km |
| 57325 | 5a | -20 to -15°F | 38 km |
| 57381 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 39 km |
| 57339 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 40 km |
| 57379 | 4b | -25 to -20°F | 41 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00393211, at 44.0800, -98.9731, elevation 502 m (1,646 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 11 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 179.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Gann Valley 4nw (8 km)
- Wessington Springs (32 km)
- Lake Sharpe Prj (39 km)
- Stephan 2 NW (43 km)
- Chamberlain Muni Airport (44 km)
- Chamberlain 5 S (47 km)
- Miller (49 km)
- White Lake (50 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.