Last frost date in Salem, Oregon
April 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Salem Mcnary Fld (USW00024232), 1.7 miles from Salem, elevation 205 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Keizer, so its frost dates are the same as Salem's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 10 | Apr 3 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Nov 1 | Nov 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 212
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 18 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 2 | Nov 22 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 49
What to plant now in Salem
- 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 March 30 Salem: April 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Salem: 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
- Silverton 13 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Dallas 14 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Woodburn 17 mi · last frost Mar 16
- McMinnville 21 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Molalla 26 mi · last frost Mar 16
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