Frost Dates for Pendleton Branch Exp Stn, OR

Elevation: 453 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. 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
45.72°N, 118.63°W © OpenStreetMap

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

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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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January43°35°27°
February47°38°28°
March55°43°31°
April62°49°35°
May70°56°42°
June78°62°47°
July90°71°52°
August89°69°50°
September79°61°43°
October65°50°35°
November51°40°30°
December42°34°26°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January2.5
February2.2
March2.7
April2.5
May2.9
June2.4
July0.6
August0.0
September1.9
October2.5
November2.6
December2.5

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 15h 31m · Shortest: 8h 29m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:38 AM4:30 PM8h 52m
February7:05 AM5:13 PM10h 08m
March7:16 AM6:53 PM11h 37m
April6:16 AM7:34 PM13h 18m
May5:29 AM8:12 PM14h 43m
June5:10 AM8:40 PM15h 30m
July5:25 AM8:35 PM15h 11m
August6:00 AM7:57 PM13h 57m
September6:40 AM6:58 PM12h 18m
October7:20 AM5:60 PM10h 40m
November7:03 AM4:16 PM9h 13m
December7:35 AM4:05 PM8h 30m

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