Frost Dates for East Wenatchee, WA

Based on data from Wenatchee weather station, 1 miles away

Elevation: 682 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. April 4
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. October 28

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 April 10
First Fall Frost October 23

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 13
First Fall Hard Freeze November 10
47.42°N, 120.29°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

207 Days April 4 to October 28

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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Dsa Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer)

Hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters. A continental version of Mediterranean climate. Summer irrigation is essential; cold-hardy crops grow well in the wet season.

Köppen climate map

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
January36°31°26°
February44°36°28°
March54°44°33°
April64°52°40°
May73°61°49°
June80°68°56°
July89°76°62°
August88°75°61°
September79°66°52°
October63°52°41°
November47°39°32°
December36°31°26°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January2.6
February2.2
March2.3
April1.8
May2.1
June1.9
July0.0
August0.0
September0.2
October1.8
November2.4
December2.8

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 15h 45m · Shortest: 8h 15m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:51 AM4:30 PM8h 39m
February7:15 AM5:16 PM10h 01m
March7:23 AM6:59 PM11h 35m
April6:20 AM7:43 PM13h 23m
May5:31 AM8:24 PM14h 54m
June5:10 AM8:53 PM15h 44m
July5:25 AM8:48 PM15h 23m
August6:03 AM8:07 PM14h 04m
September6:46 AM7:05 PM12h 19m
October7:29 AM6:04 PM10h 35m
November7:15 AM4:18 PM9h 02m
December7:49 AM4:05 PM8h 16m

Nearby Stations

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