Last frost date in Medford, Oregon
April 8
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
October 29
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Medford Rogue Vly AP (USW00024225), 3.3 miles from Medford, elevation 1,297 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Central Point, so its frost dates are the same as Medford's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 17 | Apr 8 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 14 | Oct 29 | Nov 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 204
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 10 | Nov 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 64
What to plant now in Medford
- 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 10 Medford: April 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Medford: October 29
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
- Ashland 13 mi · last frost May 6
- Grants Pass 25 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Klamath Falls 55 mi · last frost June 9
- Roseburg 66 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Coos Bay 101 mi · last frost Feb 21
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