Last frost date in Ferndale, Washington
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 18.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bellingham International AP (USW00024217), 4.8 miles from Ferndale, elevation 149 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 10 | Mar 31 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 30 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 211
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 25 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 4 | Nov 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 59
What to plant now in Ferndale
- 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 Ferndale: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Ferndale: October 30
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
- Bellingham 9 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Lynden 9 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Anacortes 25 mi · last frost Mar 8
- Sedro-Woolley 29 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Mount Vernon 33 mi · last frost Mar 24
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