Last frost date in Molalla, Oregon
March 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 12.
November 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 31.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Molalla 7NE (USC00355681), 4.3 miles from Molalla, elevation 647 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 24 | Mar 16 | Apr 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 31 | Nov 19 | Dec 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 247
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Nov 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 16 | Nov 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 14 | Dec 6 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 42
What to plant now in Molalla
- Collards plantsAug 25 – Nov 1Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- CarrotsSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- DandelionSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- TurnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Molalla: March 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 20 Molalla: November 19
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
- Woodburn 13 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Silverton 14 mi · last frost Mar 28
- Wilsonville 14 mi · last frost Mar 18
- Lake Oswego 19 mi · last frost Mar 18
- Newberg 21 mi · last frost Mar 21
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