Frost Dates for Forks, WA
Based on data from Forks 1 E weather station, 1 miles away
Elevation: 305 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 26
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 25
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 1
First Fall Frost
October 17
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
March 27
First Fall Hard Freeze
November 15
Growing Season
182 Days
April 26 to October 25
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 8b
Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfb
Oceanic (Marine West Coast)
Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.
Temperature
30°
50°
70°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 41° | 35° |
| February | 50° | 42° | 34° |
| March | 53° | 45° | 36° |
| April | 59° | 48° | 38° |
| May | 65° | 54° | 43° |
| June | 68° | 58° | 47° |
| July | 73° | 62° | 50° |
| August | 74° | 62° | 51° |
| September | 70° | 59° | 47° |
| October | 60° | 51° | 42° |
| November | 51° | 44° | 38° |
| December | 46° | 40° | 34° |
Precipitation
0"
4"
8"
12"
15.1"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 15.1 |
| February | 11.2 |
| March | 11.3 |
| April | 8.4 |
| May | 5.5 |
| June | 3.8 |
| July | 2.5 |
| August | 2.7 |
| September | 5.4 |
| October | 10.6 |
| November | 13.0 |
| December | 14.3 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Pacific Time (PT)
Longest: 15h 50m · Shortest: 8h 10m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 35m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 35m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 25m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 57m |
| June | 5:23 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 48m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 27m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 06m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:46 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 34m |
| November | 7:33 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 59m |
| December | 8:08 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 11m |
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