Last frost date in Shelton, Washington
April 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 6; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 12.
October 16
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Shelton Sanderson Fld (USW00094227), 1.6 miles from Shelton, elevation 271 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 6 | Apr 27 | May 12 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 1 | Oct 16 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 175
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 12 | Oct 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 16 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 29 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 79
What to plant now in Shelton
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Shelton: April 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Shelton: October 16
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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