Last frost date in Hermiston, Oregon

April 26

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 10.

October 10

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 25.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hermiston Muni AP (USW00004113), 1.3 miles from Hermiston, elevation 641 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Hermiston, Oregon
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 9Apr 26May 10
First frost in fallSept 25Oct 10Oct 26

Frost-free days in an average year: 167

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Hermiston
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 8Sept 28
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 26Oct 10
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 9Oct 24

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 115

What to plant now in Hermiston

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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