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Last Frost Date for Medicine Hat, AB

Alberta · Growing Zone 5a

Last Spring Frost
May 15
First Fall Frost
September 30
Growing Season
138 days
Hardiness Zone
5a

Gardeners in Medicine Hat, AB can expect the average last spring frost around May 15, and the first fall frost around September 30, based on historical Environment Canada frost data for the area. That gives Medicine Hat a frost-free growing season of roughly 138 days. Actual frost dates shift by a week or two year to year, so use this as a planning baseline rather than an exact guarantee, and always check your local forecast before moving tender plants outside.

What this means for planning

Most warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) need transplanting only after the last frost has passed, and are usually started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before that date. Cold-hardy crops (peas, lettuce, spinach) can often go in the ground a few weeks before the last frost. As Medicine Hat's first fall frost approaches in September, it's time to plan the last harvests for anything frost-sensitive still in the ground.

GrowBlock builds your whole season timeline around dates like these automatically, indoor seed starting, transplant windows, and harvest, tuned to Medicine Hat specifically.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Medicine Hat, AB?

Around May 15 on average, though it can vary by a week or two either way depending on the year.

What growing zone is Medicine Hat?

Medicine Hat is in zone 5a, with a frost-free season of about 138 days.