Frost Dates for Matlock 8 S, WA

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. April 23
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. October 20
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 April 29
First Fall Frost October 10

Hard Freeze (28°F / -2°C)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 23
First Fall Hard Freeze November 10
47.15°N, -123.40°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

180 Days April 23 to October 20

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 8a

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Temperature

30° 50° 70°
41°
High: 47°
Avg: 41°
Low: 35°
Jan
42°
High: 50°
Avg: 42°
Low: 34°
Feb
45°
High: 54°
Avg: 45°
Low: 36°
Mar
49°
High: 59°
Avg: 49°
Low: 38°
Apr
55°
High: 67°
Avg: 55°
Low: 44°
May
60°
High: 71°
Avg: 60°
Low: 48°
Jun
64°
High: 77°
Avg: 64°
Low: 51°
Jul
64°
High: 78°
Avg: 64°
Low: 51°
Aug
59°
High: 72°
Avg: 59°
Low: 47°
Sep
51°
High: 61°
Avg: 51°
Low: 41°
Oct
44°
High: 51°
Avg: 44°
Low: 37°
Nov
40°
High: 45°
Avg: 40°
Low: 34°
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 12.5"
11.5"
11.52"
Jan
8.3"
8.26"
Feb
8.8"
8.81"
Mar
6.4"
6.42"
Apr
4.4"
4.41"
May
3.1"
3.07"
Jun
1.9"
1.89"
Jul
2.4"
2.38"
Aug
4.3"
4.30"
Sep
8.5"
8.48"
Oct
12.2"
12.15"
Nov
12.5"
12.47"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10h12h13h15h16h15h14h12h11h9h8h
Jan: 7:39 AM – 4:21 PM · 8h 42m
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 22m
May: 4:34 AM – 7:26 PM · 14h 52m
Jun: 4:09 AM – 7:51 PM · 15h 41m
Jul: 4:19 AM – 7:41 PM · 15h 21m
Aug: 4:59 AM – 7:01 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 18m
Daylight Longest: 15h 43m · Shortest: 8h 17m

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