Frost Dates for York, WA
Elevation: 179 m
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
September 17
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
June 8
30% Probability
Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost
September 27
First Fall Frost
May 30
Hard Freeze (−2°C)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
July 30
First Fall Hard Freeze
June 17
Growing Season
264 Days
September 17 to June 8
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.Zone 9b
Avg. annual minimum: −4 to −1°C
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csa
Hot-Summer Mediterranean
Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.
Temperature
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Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 25° | 16° |
| February | 34° | 25° | 17° |
| March | 31° | 23° | 14° |
| April | 26° | 19° | 11° |
| May | 22° | 14° | 7° |
| June | 19° | 12° | 5° |
| July | 17° | 11° | 4° |
| August | 18° | 11° | 4° |
| September | 21° | 13° | 5° |
| October | 25° | 16° | 7° |
| November | 30° | 20° | 11° |
| December | 33° | 23° | 14° |
Precipitation
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Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 23 |
| February | 8 |
| March | 13 |
| April | 10 |
| May | 38 |
| June | 53 |
| July | 71 |
| August | 69 |
| September | 28 |
| October | 8 |
| November | 5 |
| December | 5 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 14h 05m · Shortest: 9h 55m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 52m |
| February | 5:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 13h 08m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 14m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 13m |
| May | 6:49 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 22m |
| June | 7:02 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 56m |
| July | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 06m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 50m |
| September | 6:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 49m |
| October | 5:36 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 48m |
| November | 5:10 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 40m |
| December | 4:58 AM | 7:02 PM | 14h 05m |
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