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

Planting zone for 55441 — Minneapolis, MN

ZIP code 55441 (Minneapolis, Hennepin County) is in USDA zone 5a: the coldest winter night averages −20 to −15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 12.

Where ZIP 55441 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · 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

Coldest night−28.9 to −26.1 °C

Last frostApr 29

First frostOct 12

2012 zone4b

Was 4b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 5a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Minneapolis, MN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 29median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 12only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 12median — 10% chance by Sep 29

Growing season163 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 19 and returns around October 22.

From the NOAA station New Hope, MN — 2 miles away, elevation 909 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 55441

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

TomatoesTransplant · May 6 – May 20

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 13 – May 27

BeansSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 17 – Aug 31

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 28 – Nov 2

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 12) 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 55441 came on Apr 7 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16).

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Apr 162026
Apr 7

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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).

Soil in Minneapolis, MN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 55441 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 matter2.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Lester loam, 10 to 16 percent slopes, moderately eroded.

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 55441; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Minneapolis, MN

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July

Winter low7 °Faverage low, January

Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights156nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,711base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 37 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 46 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation34.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall54 inper year; 104 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: New Hope, MN (2 mi away); precipitation: New Hope, MN (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

4 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

555734b

Young America, MN · 2 mi

555774b

Maple Plain, MN · 2 mi

555934b

Maple Plain, MN · 2 mi

555994b

Loretto, MN · 2 mi

554275a

Minneapolis, MN · 2 mi

554425a

Minneapolis, MN · 3 mi

554475a

Minneapolis, MN · 3 mi

554465a

Minneapolis, MN · 4 mi

All 66 ZIP codes in Minneapolis → · Minnesota planting zones →

Questions about 55441

What planting zone is ZIP code 55441?

ZIP code 55441 (Minneapolis, MN) is in USDA hardiness zone 5a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −20 to −15 °F (−28.9 to −26.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Minneapolis, MN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 55441 is April 29; after May 12 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, New Hope station.

When is the first frost in Minneapolis, MN?

The median first fall frost near 55441 is October 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 163 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 55441?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 4 – Mar 18 and set transplants outside around May 6 – May 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 55441 get?

About 34.7 inches of precipitation a year and 54 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, New Hope station).

How hot do summers get in Minneapolis, MN?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 9 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 55441 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lester at the center of ZIP 55441: loam, well drained, pH about 6.6 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Minneapolis, MN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 55441 came on Apr 7 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Minneapolis, MN?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 55441 is 15 h 37 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 55441 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 55441 in zone 4b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.