Last frost date in Yakima, Washington
April 8
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 23; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 28.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Yakima #2 (USC00459463), 0.9 miles from Yakima, elevation 1,142 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 23 | Apr 8 | Apr 28 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 9 | Oct 23 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 196
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 16 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 109
What to plant now in Yakima
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Yakima: April 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Yakima: October 23
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
- Ellensburg 28 mi · last frost May 8
- Sunnyside 32 mi · last frost May 1
- Wenatchee 59 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Richland 63 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Moses Lake 71 mi · last frost Apr 27
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