Frost Dates for South Bend, WA

Based on data from Raymond 2 S weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 56 ft

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 26
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 17
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 May 1
First Fall Frost October 8

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 27
First Fall Hard Freeze November 7
46.66°N, -123.80°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

174 Days April 26 to October 17

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°
41°
High: 48°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 33°F
Jan
41°
High: 51°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 32°F
Feb
44°
High: 54°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 35°F
Mar
48°
High: 58°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 37°F
Apr
53°
High: 63°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
May
57°
High: 67°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 47°F
Jun
61°
High: 71°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 51°F
Jul
62°
High: 73°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
Aug
58°
High: 70°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 46°F
Sep
50°
High: 61°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 40°F
Oct
44°
High: 52°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
40°
High: 47°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 32°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.2"
9.9"
9.86"
Jan
7.5"
7.54"
Feb
7.8"
7.80"
Mar
5.5"
5.54"
Apr
4.0"
4.03"
May
2.8"
2.82"
Jun
1.6"
1.61"
Jul
1.7"
1.69"
Aug
3.2"
3.18"
Sep
5.6"
5.61"
Oct
9.2"
9.15"
Nov
10.2"
10.23"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9h10h11.5h13.5h15h15.5h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8.5h
Jan: 8:02 AM – 4:47 PM · 8h 45m
Feb: 7:27 AM – 5:32 PM · 10h 04m
Mar: 7:37 AM – 7:13 PM · 11h 36m
Apr: 6:35 AM – 7:56 PM · 13h 21m
May: 5:47 AM – 8:36 PM · 14h 49m
Jun: 5:26 AM – 9:04 PM · 15h 37m
Jul: 5:42 AM – 8:59 PM · 15h 18m
Aug: 6:19 AM – 8:19 PM · 14h 01m
Sep: 7:00 AM – 7:19 PM · 12h 19m
Oct: 7:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 10h 37m
Nov: 7:26 AM – 4:34 PM · 9h 07m
Dec: 7:60 AM – 4:22 PM · 8h 22m
Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 15h 39m · Shortest: 8h 21m

Nearby Stations

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