Last frost date in Monroe, Washington

April 17

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.

October 23

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

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Monroe (USC00455525), 1.1 miles from Monroe, elevation 120 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Monroe, Washington
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 29Apr 17May 7
First frost in fallOct 7Oct 23Nov 9

Frost-free days in an average year: 188

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Monroe
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearMay 5Oct 6
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 17Oct 23
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMar 26Nov 8

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 60

What to plant now in Monroe

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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