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

Planting zone for 58329 — Dunseith, ND

ZIP code 58329 (Dunseith, Rolette County) is in USDA zone 3b: the coldest winter night averages −35 to −30 °F. The median last spring frost is May 17 and the first fall frost September 24.

Where ZIP 58329 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.

Zone3b−35 to −30 °F
Coldest night−37.2 to −34.4 °C
Last frostMay 17
First frostSep 24
2012 zone3b

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 3b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Dunseith, ND

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 17median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 24median — 10% chance by Sep 12
Growing season130 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 7 and returns around October 2.

From the NOAA station Lake Metigoshe Sp, ND — 14 miles away, elevation 2,142 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 58329

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 26
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
TomatoesTransplant · May 24 – Jun 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 31 – Jun 14
BeansSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 30 – Aug 13
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 10 – Oct 15
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 17) and first fall frost (Sep 24) 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 58329 came on May 6 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 30).

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 3b in North Dakota

249 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in North Dakota, and rated by the USDA to survive −35 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 3b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 20

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 42

American black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °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 °Fblack hawthorn15 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −47 °Fbog birch20 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 91

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine sweetvetch2 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −62 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican vetch1.3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican water horehound1.8 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 88

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 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBebb's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBicknell's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 3

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °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 Dunseith, ND.

Soil in Dunseith, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58329 is Bottineau — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter95%high
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bottineau loam, 9 to 25 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 58329; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Dunseith, ND

Summer high77 °Faverage high, July
Winter low−5 °Faverage low, January
Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights198nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,622base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day16 h 11 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 15 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation19.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

−20°−10°0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 16 °F, low -5 °F 16°−5° JanFebruary: average high 20 °F, low -3 °F 20°−3° FebMarch: average high 32 °F, low 11 °F 32°11° MarApril: average high 50 °F, low 27 °F 50°27° AprMay: average high 63 °F, low 39 °F 63°39° MayJune: average high 72 °F, low 50 °F 72°50° JunJuly: average high 77 °F, low 55 °F 77°55° JulAugust: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° AugSeptember: average high 67 °F, low 43 °F 67°43° SepOctober: average high 50 °F, low 30 °F 50°30° OctNovember: average high 32 °F, low 15 °F 32°15° NovDecember: average high 20 °F, low 1 °F 20°1° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.48 in precipitation 0.5 JanFebruary: 0.65 in precipitation 0.7 FebMarch: 0.79 in precipitation 0.8 MarApril: 1.01 in precipitation 1.0 AprMay: 2.67 in precipitation 2.7 MayJune: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 JunJuly: 3.14 in precipitation 3.1 JulAugust: 2.39 in precipitation 2.4 AugSeptember: 1.71 in precipitation 1.7 SepOctober: 1.40 in precipitation 1.4 OctNovember: 0.85 in precipitation 0.8 NovDecember: 0.62 in precipitation 0.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lake Metigoshe Sp, ND (14 mi away); precipitation: Lake Metigoshe Sp, ND (14 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 3b.

583163b
Belcourt, ND · 12 mi
583693b
Saint John, ND · 13 mi
583183b
Bottineau, ND · 15 mi
583663b
Rolette, ND · 17 mi
583843b
Willow City, ND · 20 mi
583673b
Rolla, ND · 23 mi
583533b
Mylo, ND · 27 mi
587483b
Kramer, ND · 29 mi

North Dakota planting zones →

Questions about 58329

What planting zone is ZIP code 58329?

ZIP code 58329 (Dunseith, ND) is in USDA hardiness zone 3b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −35 to −30 °F (−37.2 to −34.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Dunseith, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58329 is May 17; after May 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lake Metigoshe Sp station.

When is the first frost in Dunseith, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58329 is September 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 130 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58329?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 22 – Apr 5 and set transplants outside around May 24 – Jun 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 58329 get?

About 19.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lake Metigoshe Sp station).

How hot do summers get in Dunseith, ND?

The average high peaks at 77 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58329 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bottineau at the center of ZIP 58329: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Dunseith, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58329 came on May 6 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 30), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Dunseith, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58329 is 16 h 11 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).