Frost Dates for Lowell, OR

Based on data from Lookout Pt Dam weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 735 ft

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. March 7
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. November 27

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 March 18
First Fall Frost November 16

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 2
First Fall Hard Freeze December 16
43.92°N, 122.78°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

265 Days March 7 to November 27

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 9a

Avg. annual minimum: 20 to 25°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csb Warm-Summer Mediterranean

Warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Similar to hot-summer Mediterranean but cooler. Great for a wide range of vegetables and fruit trees with moderate water needs.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January47°42°37°
February50°44°38°
March54°47°40°
April59°51°43°
May65°56°47°
June71°61°51°
July80°67°55°
August80°67°55°
September74°63°52°
October63°55°47°
November52°47°42°
December46°42°37°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.8
February4.8
March5.7
April5.5
May5.4
June4.0
July1.4
August1.6
September4.0
October4.8
November6.1
December6.3

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 15h 17m · Shortest: 8h 43m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:48 AM4:52 PM9h 04m
February7:18 AM5:33 PM10h 15m
March7:32 AM7:10 PM11h 38m
April6:35 AM7:48 PM13h 13m
May5:51 AM8:24 PM14h 33m
June5:33 AM8:49 PM15h 16m
July5:47 AM8:46 PM14h 58m
August6:21 AM8:10 PM13h 49m
September6:57 AM7:14 PM12h 17m
October7:34 AM6:19 PM10h 45m
November7:14 AM4:38 PM9h 24m
December7:45 AM4:29 PM8h 44m

Nearby Stations

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