Last frost date in Prineville, Oregon

June 1

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 8; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 22.

September 22

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by August 31.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Prineville (USC00356883), 1 miles from Prineville, elevation 2,876 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Prineville, Oregon
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMay 8June 1June 22
First frost in fallAug 31Sept 22Oct 9

Frost-free days in an average year: 113

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Prineville
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearJune 19Sept 4
Frost (32°F)Every yearJune 1Sept 22
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMay 5Oct 8

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 166

What to plant now in Prineville

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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