Last frost date in The Dalles, Oregon
April 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 28.
October 26
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station The Dalles Muni AP (USW00024219), 1.6 miles from The Dalles, elevation 235 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 24 | Apr 11 | Apr 28 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 9 | Oct 26 | Nov 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 197
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 16 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 72
What to plant now in The Dalles
- 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 The Dalles: April 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 The Dalles: October 26
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
- Sandy 56 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Troutdale 60 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Gresham 63 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Portland 73 mi · last frost Feb 25
- Lake Oswego 76 mi · last frost Mar 18
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