Last frost date in Bellingham, Washington
April 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 24.
November 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bellingham 3 Ssw (USC00450587), 3.1 miles from Bellingham, elevation 15 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 11 | Apr 1 | Apr 24 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 15 | Nov 2 | Nov 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 216
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 6 | Nov 21 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 43
What to plant now in Bellingham
- 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 March 30 Bellingham: April 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Bellingham: November 2
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 Washington
- Ferndale 9 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Lynden 14 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Anacortes 20 mi · last frost Mar 8
- Sedro-Woolley 20 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Mount Vernon 24 mi · last frost Mar 24
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