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

Planting zone for 56464 — Menahga, MN

ZIP code 56464 (Menahga, Wadena County) is in USDA zone 4a: the coldest winter night averages −30 to −25 °F. The median last spring frost is May 14 and the first fall frost September 25.

Where ZIP 56464 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 14

First frostSep 25

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 Menahga, MN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 14median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 27only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 25median — 10% chance by Sep 12

Growing season133 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 4 and returns around October 4.

From the NOAA station Park Rapids Municipal Airport, MN — 9 miles away, elevation 1,434 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 56464

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 23

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

TomatoesTransplant · May 21 – Jun 4

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 28 – Jun 11

BeansSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 31 – Aug 14

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 11 – Oct 16

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 14) and first fall frost (Sep 25) 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 56464 came on Apr 21 — 4 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 Menahga, MN.

Soil in Menahga, MN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 56464 is Eagleview — loamy sand, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Eagleview and Menahga soils, 1 to 8 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 56464; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Menahga, MN

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July

Winter low−3 °Faverage low, January

Hot days5days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights186nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,052base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 52 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 32 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation23.9 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: Park Rapids Municipal Airport, MN (9 mi away); precipitation: Park Rapids Municipal Airport, MN (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

564774a

Sebeka, MN · 10 mi

565933b

Wolf Lake, MN · 12 mi

565703b

Osage, MN · 16 mi

564703b

Park Rapids, MN · 18 mi

564673b

Nevis, MN · 19 mi

565674a

New York Mills, MN · 20 mi

565753b

Ponsford, MN · 25 mi

564583b

Lake George, MN · 30 mi

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Questions about 56464

What planting zone is ZIP code 56464?

ZIP code 56464 (Menahga, 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 Menahga, MN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 56464 is May 14; after May 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Park Rapids Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Menahga, MN?

The median first fall frost near 56464 is September 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 133 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 56464?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 19 – Apr 2 and set transplants outside around May 21 – Jun 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 56464 get?

About 23.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Park Rapids Municipal Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Menahga, MN?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 5 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 56464 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Eagleview at the center of ZIP 56464: loamy sand, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Menahga, MN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 56464 came on Apr 21 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Menahga, MN?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 56464 is 15 h 52 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 56464 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 56464 in zone 3b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 4a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.