Last frost date in Longview, Washington
April 8
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 May 2.
November 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Longview (USC00454769), 2.3 miles from Longview, elevation 12 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Kelso, so its frost dates are the same as Longview's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | May 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Nov 5 | Nov 28 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 210
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Nov 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 6 | Nov 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 41
What to plant now in Longview
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Longview: April 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Longview: November 5
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
- Battle Ground 33 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Vancouver 39 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Centralia 40 mi · last frost Apr 22
- Camas 46 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Washougal 49 mi · last frost Mar 26
Updated