Frost Dates for Riverbend, WA

Based on data from Cedar Lake weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 509 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 23
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 1

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 2
First Fall Frost October 27

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 24
First Fall Hard Freeze November 22
47.47°N, 121.75°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

192 Days April 23 to November 1

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F

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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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January40°36°32°
February42°37°32°
March46°40°33°
April51°44°36°
May59°50°42°
June63°55°46°
July70°61°51°
August71°61°52°
September64°56°47°
October54°48°41°
November44°40°36°
December39°35°31°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January13.2
February11.4
March11.6
April9.9
May7.9
June6.6
July4.0
August4.2
September7.1
October11.0
November14.0
December13.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 15h 45m · Shortest: 8h 15m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:57 AM4:36 PM8h 40m
February7:21 AM5:22 PM10h 01m
March7:29 AM7:04 PM11h 35m
April6:26 AM7:49 PM13h 23m
May5:36 AM8:30 PM14h 54m
June5:15 AM8:59 PM15h 44m
July5:31 AM8:54 PM15h 23m
August6:09 AM8:13 PM14h 04m
September6:52 AM7:11 PM12h 19m
October7:35 AM6:10 PM10h 35m
November7:21 AM4:23 PM9h 02m
December7:55 AM4:11 PM8h 16m

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