Last frost date in Lacey, Washington
April 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 15.
October 14
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Olympia AP (USW00024227), 6.9 miles from Lacey, elevation 188 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Olympia, Tumwater and Yelm, so their frost dates are the same as Lacey's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 11 | Apr 29 | May 15 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 28 | Oct 14 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 169
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 15 | Sept 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 77
What to plant now in Lacey
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Lacey: April 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Lacey: October 14
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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