Frost Dates for Lacrosse, WA

Elevation: 450 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 13
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 26

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 19

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 29
First Fall Hard Freeze October 7
46.82°N, 117.88°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

136 Days May 13 to September 26

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
January39°32°26°
February45°36°27°
March54°42°31°
April62°49°36°
May72°57°42°
June79°64°48°
July90°71°53°
August89°70°52°
September79°61°44°
October63°49°36°
November47°39°30°
December38°31°25°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January2.7
February2.2
March2.5
April2.4
May2.7
June2.5
July1.0
August0.0
September1.8
October2.1
November2.8
December3.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 15h 40m · Shortest: 8h 20m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:38 AM4:22 PM8h 44m
February6:58 AM5:02 PM10h 03m
March6:12 AM5:48 PM11h 36m
April5:19 AM6:41 PM13h 21m
May4:35 AM7:25 PM14h 50m
June4:11 AM7:49 PM15h 39m
July4:21 AM7:39 PM15h 19m
August4:59 AM7:01 PM14h 01m
September5:51 AM6:09 PM12h 19m
October6:42 AM5:18 PM10h 37m
November7:27 AM4:33 PM9h 06m
December7:49 AM4:11 PM8h 21m

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