Frost Dates for Kelso, WA

Based on data from Longview weather station, 0 miles away

Elevation: 75 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 8
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. November 5

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 20
First Fall Frost October 29

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 6
First Fall Hard Freeze November 24
46.15°N, 122.91°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

211 Days April 8 to November 5

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

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Köppen Climate

The 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.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January48°41°35°
February52°43°35°
March57°47°38°
April62°51°40°
May69°57°45°
June73°61°50°
July79°66°53°
August80°67°53°
September76°63°50°
October64°54°44°
November53°46°39°
December47°41°35°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January4.7
February4.2
March4.9
April4.2
May4.3
June3.0
July2.1
August2.7
September3.7
October4.1
November5.3
December5.5

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 15h 35m · Shortest: 8h 25m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:57 AM4:45 PM8h 49m
February7:23 AM5:29 PM10h 06m
March7:33 AM7:10 PM11h 36m
April6:32 AM7:52 PM13h 20m
May5:45 AM8:31 PM14h 46m
June5:25 AM8:58 PM15h 33m
July5:40 AM8:54 PM15h 14m
August6:17 AM8:15 PM13h 58m
September6:57 AM7:15 PM12h 18m
October7:37 AM6:16 PM10h 39m
November7:22 AM4:32 PM9h 10m
December7:54 AM4:21 PM8h 27m

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