Last frost date in Anacortes, Washington

March 8

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 28.

November 20

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

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Anacortes (USC00450176), 1.7 miles from Anacortes, elevation 20 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Anacortes, Washington
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springFeb 17Mar 8Mar 28
First frost in fallNov 1Nov 20Dec 11

Frost-free days in an average year: 255

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Anacortes
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 1Nov 2
Frost (32°F)Every yearMar 8Nov 20
Hard freeze (28°F)10 years in 10Feb 15Dec 5

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 30

What to plant now in Anacortes

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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