Last frost date in Centralia, Washington

April 22

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 10.

October 27

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Centralia (USC00451276), 0.9 miles from Centralia, elevation 185 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Centralia, Washington
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 30Apr 22May 10
First frost in fallOct 7Oct 27Nov 17

Frost-free days in an average year: 188

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Centralia
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 7Oct 8
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 22Oct 27
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMar 23Nov 13

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 48

What to plant now in Centralia

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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