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

Planting zone for 58053 — Lidgerwood, ND

ZIP code 58053 (Lidgerwood, Richland County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 6.

Where ZIP 58053 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.

Zone4b−25 to −20 °F
Coldest night−31.7 to −28.9 °C
Last frostMay 2
First frostOct 6
2012 zone4a

Was 4a 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 4b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Lidgerwood, ND

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 15only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 6median — 10% chance by Sep 25
Growing season157 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 23 and returns around October 18.

From the NOAA station Lidgerwood, ND — 2 miles away, elevation 1,125 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 58053

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30
BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 11 – Aug 25
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 22 – Oct 27
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 6) 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 58053 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).

Soil in Lidgerwood, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58053 is Forman — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Forman-Buse loams, 3 to 6 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 58053; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lidgerwood, ND

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July
Winter low2 °Faverage low, January
Hot days12days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights170nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,476base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 46 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 38 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation24.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

−10°0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 20 °F, low 2 °F 20°2° JanFebruary: average high 24 °F, low 6 °F 24°6° FebMarch: average high 37 °F, low 18 °F 37°18° MarApril: average high 54 °F, low 32 °F 54°32° AprMay: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° MayJune: average high 77 °F, low 57 °F 77°57° JunJuly: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 58 °F 81°58° AugSeptember: average high 73 °F, low 49 °F 73°49° SepOctober: average high 57 °F, low 36 °F 57°36° OctNovember: average high 39 °F, low 22 °F 39°22° NovDecember: average high 25 °F, low 10 °F 25°10° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 0.70 in precipitation 0.7 JanFebruary: 0.65 in precipitation 0.7 FebMarch: 1.02 in precipitation 1.0 MarApril: 1.93 in precipitation 1.9 AprMay: 3.09 in precipitation 3.1 MayJune: 4.23 in precipitation 4.2 JunJuly: 3.77 in precipitation 3.8 JulAugust: 2.42 in precipitation 2.4 AugSeptember: 2.60 in precipitation 2.6 SepOctober: 2.20 in precipitation 2.2 OctNovember: 0.87 in precipitation 0.9 NovDecember: 0.72 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

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

Nearby ZIP codes

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

580134b
Cayuga, ND · 8 mi
580414b
Hankinson, ND · 13 mi
580584a
Mantador, ND · 13 mi
580674a
Rutland, ND · 15 mi
572704b
Veblen, SD · 16 mi
572244b
Claire City, SD · 17 mi
572554b
New Effington, SD · 18 mi
580814a
Wyndmere, ND · 18 mi

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Questions about 58053

What planting zone is ZIP code 58053?

ZIP code 58053 (Lidgerwood, ND) is in USDA hardiness zone 4b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −25 to −20 °F (−31.7 to −28.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Lidgerwood, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58053 is May 2; after May 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lidgerwood station.

When is the first frost in Lidgerwood, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58053 is October 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 157 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58053?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 58053 get?

About 24.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lidgerwood station).

How hot do summers get in Lidgerwood, ND?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 12 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58053 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Forman at the center of ZIP 58053: loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Lidgerwood, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58053 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 Lidgerwood, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58053 is 15 h 46 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 58053 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 58053 in zone 4a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 4b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.