Frost Dates for Mission, OR
Based on data from Pendleton Branch Exp Stn weather station, 4 miles away
Elevation: 1217 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.
May 12
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.
September 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
May 19
First Fall Frost
September 18
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
April 27
First Fall Hard Freeze
October 10
Growing Season
138 Days
May 12 to September 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 6b
Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F
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
20°
40°
60°
80°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 35° | 27° |
| February | 47° | 38° | 28° |
| March | 55° | 43° | 31° |
| April | 62° | 49° | 35° |
| May | 70° | 56° | 42° |
| June | 78° | 62° | 47° |
| July | 90° | 71° | 52° |
| August | 89° | 69° | 50° |
| September | 79° | 61° | 43° |
| October | 65° | 50° | 35° |
| November | 51° | 40° | 30° |
| December | 42° | 34° | 26° |
Precipitation
0"
1"
2"
2.9"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 2.5 |
| February | 2.2 |
| March | 2.7 |
| April | 2.5 |
| May | 2.9 |
| June | 2.4 |
| July | 0.6 |
| August | 0.0 |
| September | 1.9 |
| October | 2.5 |
| November | 2.6 |
| December | 2.5 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Pacific Time (PT)
Longest: 15h 31m · Shortest: 8h 29m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 52m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 43m |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:40 PM | 15h 30m |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 11m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 57m |
| September | 6:40 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 7:20 AM | 5:60 PM | 10h 40m |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:16 PM | 9h 13m |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:05 PM | 8h 30m |
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