Frost Dates for Whitman Mission, WA

Elevation: 193 m

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. May 2
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. October 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 8
First Fall Frost September 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 15
First Fall Hard Freeze October 12
46.04°N, 118.46°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

152 Days May 2 to October 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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January42°35°27°
February48°38°28°
March57°45°32°
April65°51°37°
May73°58°44°
June80°65°49°
July90°72°54°
August90°71°52°
September80°62°44°
October66°51°36°
November50°41°31°
December41°34°27°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January3.3
February2.7
March3.0
April3.3
May3.9
June3.7
July0.0
August0.0
September1.5
October3.3
November3.3
December3.5

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 15h 34m · Shortest: 8h 26m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:38 AM4:28 PM8h 50m
February7:05 AM5:12 PM10h 07m
March7:15 AM6:52 PM11h 37m
April6:14 AM7:34 PM13h 19m
May5:27 AM8:13 PM14h 45m
June5:08 AM8:40 PM15h 32m
July5:23 AM8:36 PM15h 13m
August5:59 AM7:57 PM13h 58m
September6:39 AM6:58 PM12h 18m
October7:19 AM5:59 PM10h 39m
November7:03 AM4:15 PM9h 11m
December7:36 AM4:03 PM8h 27m

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