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

Planting zone for 55756 — Kerrick, MN

ZIP code 55756 (Kerrick, Pine County) is in USDA zone 4a: the coldest winter night averages −30 to −25 °F. The median last spring frost is May 18 and the first fall frost September 26.

Where ZIP 55756 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 frostMay 18

First frostSep 26

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 Kerrick, MN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 18median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 1only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 26median — 10% chance by Sep 12

Growing season129 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 5 and returns around October 5.

From the NOAA station Bruno 7ene, MN — 6 miles away, elevation 1,253 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 55756

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 27

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

TomatoesTransplant · May 25 – Jun 8

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 1 – Jun 15

BeansSow outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 1 – Aug 15

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 12 – Oct 17

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 18) and first fall frost (Sep 26) 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 55756 came on Apr 22 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25).

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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 Kerrick, MN.

Soil in Kerrick, MN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 55756 is Grayling — highly decomposed plant material, excessively drained.

TextureHighly decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter55%high

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Grayling-Wurtsmith complex, 2 to 20 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 55756; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kerrick, MN

Summer high78 °Faverage high, July

Winter low0 °Faverage low, January

Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights191nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,837base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 48 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 35 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation33.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall64 inper year; 124 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: Bruno 7ene, MN (6 mi away); precipitation: Bruno 7ene, MN (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 4a.

Moose Lake, MN · 10 mi

Willow River, MN · 14 mi

557834a

Sturgeon Lake, MN · 15 mi

550724a

Sandstone, MN · 16 mi

Minnesota planting zones →

Questions about 55756

What planting zone is ZIP code 55756?

ZIP code 55756 (Kerrick, 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 Kerrick, MN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 55756 is May 18; after June 1 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bruno 7ene station.

When is the first frost in Kerrick, MN?

The median first fall frost near 55756 is September 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 129 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 55756?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 23 – Apr 6 and set transplants outside around May 25 – Jun 8, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 55756 get?

About 33.7 inches of precipitation a year and 64 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bruno 7ene station).

How hot do summers get in Kerrick, MN?

The average high peaks at 78 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 55756 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Grayling at the center of ZIP 55756: highly decomposed plant material, excessively drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Kerrick, MN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 55756 came on Apr 22 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kerrick, MN?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 55756 is 15 h 48 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 55756 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 55756 in zone 3b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 4a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.