Frost Dates for Lakeland South, WA

Based on data from Tacoma #1 weather station, 6 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. March 8
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. November 14
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 March 17
First Fall Frost November 7

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 11
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
47.28°N, -122.28°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

251 Days March 8 to November 14

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°
43°
High: 48°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 37°F
Jan
44°
High: 50°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 37°F
Feb
47°
High: 55°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 40°F
Mar
52°
High: 60°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 44°F
Apr
58°
High: 67°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 49°F
May
62°
High: 71°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 53°F
Jun
67°
High: 77°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 57°F
Jul
67°
High: 77°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 57°F
Aug
62°
High: 71°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 53°F
Sep
54°
High: 61°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 47°F
Oct
47°
High: 52°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
42°
High: 47°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 37°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.1"
5.8"
5.75"
Jan
4.3"
4.32"
Feb
5.0"
4.95"
Mar
3.8"
3.80"
Apr
3.3"
3.29"
May
2.8"
2.83"
Jun
3.0"
3.01"
Jul
3.2"
3.20"
Aug
3.3"
3.33"
Sep
4.6"
4.57"
Oct
5.6"
5.64"
Nov
6.1"
6.07"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h15.5h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8.5h
Jan: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM · 8h 41m
Feb: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 02m
Mar: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 36m
Apr: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 23m
May: 4:34 AM – 7:26 PM · 14h 53m
Jun: 4:09 AM – 7:51 PM · 15h 42m
Jul: 4:19 AM – 7:41 PM · 15h 22m
Aug: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 03m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 19m
Oct: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 36m
Nov: 7:28 AM – 4:32 PM · 9h 04m
Dec: 7:51 AM – 4:09 PM · 8h 17m
Daylight Longest: 15h 44m · Shortest: 8h 16m

Nearby Stations

Tacoma Narrows AP, WA March 11 - November 21 Mcmillin Rsvr, WA April 11 - October 30 Kent, WAMarch 20 - November 10 Seattle Tacoma Intl AP, WA March 2 - November 23 Renton Muni AP, WA March 13 - November 16 Buckley 1 Ne, WA April 7 - October 30

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