Last frost date in Eugene, Oregon
April 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 15; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 9.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Eugene Mahlon Sweet AP (USW00024221), 7 miles from Eugene, elevation 353 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Springfield, so its frost dates are the same as Eugene's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 15 | Apr 11 | May 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 6 | Oct 23 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 196
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 15 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 3 | Nov 11 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 52
What to plant now in Eugene
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Eugene: April 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Eugene: October 23
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Oregon
- Cottage Grove 18 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Sweet Home 32 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Lebanon 34 mi · last frost Mar 14
- Corvallis 36 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Roseburg 59 mi · last frost Mar 23
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