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

Planting zone for 55753 — Keewatin, MN

ZIP code 55753 (Keewatin, Itasca County) is in USDA zone 4a: the coldest winter night averages −30 to −25 °F. The median last spring frost is June 5 and the first fall frost September 8.

Where ZIP 55753 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.

Zone4a−30 to −25 °F

Coldest night−34.4 to −31.7 °C

Last frostJun 5

First frostSep 8

2012 zone3b

Was 3b 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 4a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Keewatin, MN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 5median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 25only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 8median — 10% chance by Aug 23

Growing season93 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 23 and returns around September 21.

From the NOAA station Hibbing Chisholm Hibbing Airport, MN — 11 miles away, elevation 1,352 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 55753

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 15

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 15 – May 29

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 8 – May 22

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 15 – May 29

LettuceSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 19 – Jul 3

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 14 – Jul 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 25 – Sep 29

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 5) and first fall frost (Sep 8) 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 55753 came on Apr 29 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 26).

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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 4a in Minnesota

445 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Minnesota, and rated by the USDA to survive −30 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4a. 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 Keewatin, MN.

Soil in Keewatin, MN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 55753 is Udorthents — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.8slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Udorthents, nearly level to rolling.

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 55753; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Keewatin, MN

Summer high77 °Faverage high, July

Winter low−4 °Faverage low, January

Hot days2days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights205nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,336base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 57 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 27 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation28.5 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: Hibbing Chisholm Hibbing Airport, MN (11 mi away); precipitation: Chisholm 0.4 Wsw, MN (11 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.

Minnesota planting zones →

Questions about 55753

What planting zone is ZIP code 55753?

ZIP code 55753 (Keewatin, MN) is in USDA hardiness zone 4a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −30 to −25 °F (−34.4 to −31.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Keewatin, MN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 55753 is June 5; after June 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hibbing Chisholm Hibbing Airport station.

When is the first frost in Keewatin, MN?

The median first fall frost near 55753 is September 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 93 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 55753?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 10 – Apr 24 and set transplants outside around Jun 12 – Jun 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 55753 get?

About 28.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chisholm 0.4 Wsw station).

How hot do summers get in Keewatin, MN?

The average high peaks at 77 °F in July, with about 2 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 55753 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Udorthents at the center of ZIP 55753: loam, well drained, pH about 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Keewatin, MN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 55753 came on Apr 29 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Keewatin, MN?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 55753 is 15 h 57 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 55753 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 55753 in zone 3b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 4a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.