Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for Burnsville, MN

Burnsville, MN is in USDA zone 5a across its 2 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost October 10.

Burnsville on the zone map

Outlined: its 2 ZIP code areas · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone5a−20 to −15 °F

ZIP codes2

Last frostApr 27

First frostOct 10

Growing season166 days

5a 2 ZIPs

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Burnsville, MN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 27median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 10only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 27

Growing season166 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 15 and returns around October 22.

From the NOAA station Farmington 3 Nw, MN, elevation 981 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in Burnsville

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Apr 6

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16

TomatoesTransplant · May 4 – May 18

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 11 – May 25

BeansSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 15 – Aug 29

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 26 – Oct 31

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 27) and first fall frost (Oct 10) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 55337 came on Mar 30 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 15).

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Apr 152026
Mar 30

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 5a in Minnesota

521 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Minnesota, and rated by the USDA to survive −20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Burnsville, MN.

Soil in Burnsville, MN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 55337 is Lester — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.6neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Lester loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 55337; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Burnsville, MN

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low9 °Faverage low, January

Hot days13days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights147nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,966base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 35 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 48 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation34 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Minneapolis/St Paul Airport, MN (7 mi away); precipitation: Edina 1.9 Sse, MN (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

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Questions about Burnsville

What planting zone is Burnsville, MN?

Burnsville, MN is in USDA hardiness zone 5a on the 2023 map (5a: −20 to −15 °F).

When is the last frost in Burnsville, MN?

The median last spring frost is April 27 and the median first fall frost is October 10 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Farmington 3 Nw station).

When can I plant a garden in Burnsville, MN?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Mar 16 – Apr 6; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about May 4, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in Burnsville, MN?

Long-day onions: the longest day is 15 h 35 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

How much rain and snow does Burnsville, MN get?

About 34 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).