Last frost date in Pullman, Washington

May 6

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 25.

September 29

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 9.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Pullman 2 NW (USC00456789), 2.1 miles from Pullman, elevation 2,515 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Pullman, Washington
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 22May 6May 25
First frost in fallSept 9Sept 29Oct 15

Frost-free days in an average year: 143

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Pullman
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearJune 1Sept 11
Frost (32°F)Every yearMay 6Sept 29
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 19Oct 12

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 127

What to plant now in Pullman

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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