Frost Dates for Tanglewilde, WA

Based on data from Olympia AP weather station, 8 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. April 29
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 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 May 5
First Fall Frost October 6

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 5
First Fall Hard Freeze November 1
47.05°N, -122.78°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

168 Days April 29 to October 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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°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°
40°
High: 46°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 33°F
Jan
41°
High: 49°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 32°F
Feb
44°
High: 54°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 35°F
Mar
48°
High: 59°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 38°F
Apr
55°
High: 66°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 43°F
May
59°
High: 71°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 47°F
Jun
64°
High: 78°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 51°F
Jul
64°
High: 78°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 51°F
Aug
59°
High: 72°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 46°F
Sep
50°
High: 60°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 41°F
Oct
43°
High: 51°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 36°F
Nov
39°
High: 45°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 33°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.5"
6.9"
6.89"
Jan
5.7"
5.67"
Feb
5.8"
5.84"
Mar
4.4"
4.40"
Apr
3.8"
3.78"
May
2.9"
2.88"
Jun
2.2"
2.20"
Jul
2.8"
2.80"
Aug
3.7"
3.67"
Sep
5.4"
5.36"
Oct
7.3"
7.30"
Nov
7.5"
7.46"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec8.5h10h11.5h13.5h15h15.5h15.5h14h12.5h10.5h9h8.5h
Jan: 7:39 AM – 4:21 PM · 8h 43m
Feb: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 03m
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 51m
Jun: 4:10 AM – 7:50 PM · 15h 40m
Jul: 4:20 AM – 7:40 PM · 15h 20m
Aug: 4:59 AM – 7:01 PM · 14h 02m
Sep: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 19m
Oct: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 36m
Nov: 7:27 AM – 4:33 PM · 9h 05m
Dec: 7:50 AM – 4:10 PM · 8h 20m
Daylight Longest: 15h 42m · Shortest: 8h 19m

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