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

Planting zone for 58602 — Dickinson, ND

ZIP code 58602 (Dickinson, Stark County) is in USDA zone 4a: the coldest winter night averages −30 to −25 °F. The median last spring frost is May 20 and the first fall frost September 22.

Where ZIP 58602 is

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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 20
First frostSep 22
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 Dickinson, ND

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 20median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 1only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 22median — 10% chance by Sep 8
Growing season123 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 10 and returns around September 29.

From the NOAA station Dickinson, ND — within 1 mile, elevation 2,461 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 58602

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 29
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
TomatoesTransplant · May 27 – Jun 10
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 3 – Jun 17
BeansSow outdoors · May 27 – Jun 10
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 27 – Jun 10
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 27 – Jun 10
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 28 – Aug 11
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 8 – Oct 13
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 20) and first fall frost (Sep 22) 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 58602 came on Apr 20 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18).

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 Dickinson, ND.

Soil in Dickinson, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58602 is Ustorthents — loam, well drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Urban land.

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 58602; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Dickinson, ND

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low3 °Faverage low, January
Hot days20days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights201nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,024base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 53 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 31 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation17.6 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 27 °F, low 3 °F 27°3° JanFebruary: average high 31 °F, low 7 °F 31°7° FebMarch: average high 41 °F, low 17 °F 41°17° MarApril: average high 54 °F, low 28 °F 54°28° AprMay: average high 66 °F, low 40 °F 66°40° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 50 °F 75°50° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 55 °F 83°55° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 53 °F 83°53° AugSeptember: average high 73 °F, low 43 °F 73°43° SepOctober: average high 57 °F, low 29 °F 57°29° OctNovember: average high 42 °F, low 17 °F 42°17° NovDecember: average high 30 °F, low 7 °F 30°7° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.40 in precipitation 0.4 JanFebruary: 0.53 in precipitation 0.5 FebMarch: 0.68 in precipitation 0.7 MarApril: 1.56 in precipitation 1.6 AprMay: 2.59 in precipitation 2.6 MayJune: 3.17 in precipitation 3.2 JunJuly: 2.69 in precipitation 2.7 JulAugust: 1.86 in precipitation 1.9 AugSeptember: 1.73 in precipitation 1.7 SepOctober: 1.33 in precipitation 1.3 OctNovember: 0.59 in precipitation 0.6 NovDecember: 0.43 in precipitation 0.4 Dec

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

Nearby ZIP codes

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

586014b
Dickinson, ND · 3 mi
586304a
Gladstone, ND · 11 mi
586554b
South Heart, ND · 14 mi
586564a
Taylor, ND · 16 mi
586414b
Lefor, ND · 21 mi
586224b
Belfield, ND · 22 mi
586424a
Manning, ND · 22 mi
586474b
New England, ND · 26 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Dickinson → · North Dakota planting zones →

Questions about 58602

What planting zone is ZIP code 58602?

ZIP code 58602 (Dickinson, 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 Dickinson, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58602 is May 20; after June 1 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dickinson station.

When is the first frost in Dickinson, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58602 is September 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 123 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58602?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 25 – Apr 8 and set transplants outside around May 27 – Jun 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 58602 get?

About 17.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dickinson station).

How hot do summers get in Dickinson, ND?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 20 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58602 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Ustorthents at the center of ZIP 58602: loam, well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Dickinson, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58602 came on Apr 20 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Dickinson, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58602 is 15 h 53 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).