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

Planting zone for 58027 — Enderlin, ND

ZIP code 58027 (Enderlin, Ransom County) is in USDA zone 4a: the coldest winter night averages −30 to −25 °F. The median last spring frost is May 3 and the first fall frost October 5.

Where ZIP 58027 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 3
First frostOct 5
2012 zone4a

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Enderlin, ND

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 3median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 5median — 10% chance by Sep 23
Growing season155 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 24 and returns around October 15.

From the NOAA station Enderlin 2w, ND — within 1 mile, elevation 1,165 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 58027

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 12
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
TomatoesTransplant · May 10 – May 24
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 17 – May 31
BeansSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 10 – Aug 24
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 21 – Oct 26
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 3) and first fall frost (Oct 5) 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 58027 came on Apr 21 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 20).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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 North Dakota

342 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in North Dakota, and rated by the USDA to survive −30 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 21

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fbigtooth aspen65 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −43 °Fblack ash65 ft · blooms early spring · high shade tolerance · to −47 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °F

Shrubs 56

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked hazelnut15 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °Fbig sagebrush4 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −43 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 146

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine sweetvetch2 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −62 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 110

alkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fanalogue sedge1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBebb's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 4

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fwestern white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

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 Enderlin, ND.

Soil in Enderlin, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58027 is Buse — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.7slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Buse-Barnes-Darnen loams, 3 to 9 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 58027; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Enderlin, ND

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low3 °Faverage low, January
Hot days14days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights176nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,809base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 51 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 33 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation23.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

−10°0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 23 °F, low 3 °F 23°3° JanFebruary: average high 27 °F, low 7 °F 27°7° FebMarch: average high 40 °F, low 20 °F 40°20° MarApril: average high 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° AprMay: average high 71 °F, low 47 °F 71°47° MayJune: average high 80 °F, low 58 °F 80°58° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 61 °F 85°61° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 37 °F 59°37° OctNovember: average high 42 °F, low 23 °F 42°23° NovDecember: average high 28 °F, low 10 °F 28°10° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 0.54 in precipitation 0.5 JanFebruary: 0.64 in precipitation 0.6 FebMarch: 1.18 in precipitation 1.2 MarApril: 1.51 in precipitation 1.5 AprMay: 3.17 in precipitation 3.2 MayJune: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 3.40 in precipitation 3.4 JulAugust: 2.70 in precipitation 2.7 AugSeptember: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 SepOctober: 2.14 in precipitation 2.1 OctNovember: 0.82 in precipitation 0.8 NovDecember: 0.68 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Enderlin 2w, ND (within 1 mile); precipitation: Enderlin 2w, ND (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 4a.

580314a
Fingal, ND · 9 mi
580624a
Nome, ND · 10 mi
580684a
Sheldon, ND · 12 mi
580544a
Lisbon, ND · 15 mi
580524a
Leonard, ND · 17 mi
580494a
Kathryn, ND · 17 mi
580334a
Fort Ransom, ND · 19 mi
580794a
Wheatland, ND · 21 mi

North Dakota planting zones →

Questions about 58027

What planting zone is ZIP code 58027?

ZIP code 58027 (Enderlin, ND) 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 Enderlin, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58027 is May 3; after May 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Enderlin 2w station.

When is the first frost in Enderlin, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58027 is October 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 155 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58027?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 8 – Mar 22 and set transplants outside around May 10 – May 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 58027 get?

About 23.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Enderlin 2w station).

How hot do summers get in Enderlin, ND?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 14 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58027 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Buse at the center of ZIP 58027: loam, well drained, pH about 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Enderlin, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58027 came on Apr 21 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Enderlin, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58027 is 15 h 51 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).