Last frost date in Dallas, Oregon
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Dallas 2 NE (USC00352112), 2 miles from Dallas, elevation 290 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Independence and Monmouth, so their frost dates are the same as Dallas's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 21 | Apr 16 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Nov 1 | Nov 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 199
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 6 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 7 | Nov 20 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 49
What to plant now in Dallas
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Dallas: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Dallas: November 1
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
- Salem 14 mi · last frost Apr 3
- McMinnville 21 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Corvallis 24 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Silverton 27 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Woodburn 27 mi · last frost Mar 16
Updated