Last frost date in Wenatchee, Washington
April 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 19.
October 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Wenatchee (USC00459074), 1 miles from Wenatchee, elevation 626 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for East Wenatchee, so its frost dates are the same as Wenatchee's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 17 | Apr 4 | Apr 19 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Oct 28 | Nov 11 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 208
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 17 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 13 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 105
What to plant now in Wenatchee
- 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 Wenatchee: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Wenatchee: October 28
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
- Ellensburg 32 mi · last frost May 8
- Moses Lake 54 mi · last frost Apr 27
- Yakima 59 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Sunnyside 79 mi · last frost May 1
- Enumclaw 79 mi · last frost Apr 7
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