Frost Dates for Springfield, OR

Based on data from Eugene Mahlon Sweet AP weather station, 11 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 11
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 23
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 April 25
First Fall Frost October 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 3
First Fall Hard Freeze November 11
44.05°N, -123.02°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

195 Days April 11 to October 23

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

30° 50° 70° 90°
41°
High: 48°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 35°F
Jan
43°
High: 52°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 35°F
Feb
47°
High: 57°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 37°F
Mar
51°
High: 61°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 40°F
Apr
56°
High: 68°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 44°F
May
61°
High: 74°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 48°F
Jun
68°
High: 84°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 52°F
Jul
68°
High: 84°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 52°F
Aug
63°
High: 78°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 48°F
Sep
53°
High: 65°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 42°F
Oct
46°
High: 53°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 38°F
Nov
41°
High: 47°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 34°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.6"
5.6"
5.63"
Jan
4.8"
4.84"
Feb
4.8"
4.76"
Mar
4.0"
4.00"
Apr
3.9"
3.91"
May
2.6"
2.63"
Jun
0.7"
0.70"
Jul
1.2"
1.19"
Aug
3.1"
3.07"
Sep
4.1"
4.14"
Oct
6.1"
6.12"
Nov
6.6"
6.56"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10h11.5h13h14.5h15.5h15h14h12.5h10.5h9.5h8.5h
Jan: 7:29 AM – 4:31 PM · 9h 03m
Feb: 6:53 AM – 5:07 PM · 10h 14m
Mar: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
Apr: 5:23 AM – 6:37 PM · 13h 14m
May: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 34m
Jun: 4:21 AM – 7:39 PM · 15h 18m
Jul: 4:30 AM – 7:30 PM · 14h 60m
Aug: 5:05 AM – 6:55 PM · 13h 50m
Sep: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 17m
Oct: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 44m
Nov: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 23m
Dec: 7:39 AM – 4:21 PM · 8h 42m
Daylight Longest: 15h 19m · Shortest: 8h 41m

Nearby Stations

Fern Ridge-Veneta, OR April 18 - October 25 Corvallis 10 Ssw, OR April 11 - October 30 Cottage Grove 2e, OR April 24 - October 25 Leaburg 1 Sw, OR April 3 - November 11 Dorena, ORApril 16 - October 28 Lookout Pt Dam, OR March 7 - November 27

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