Frost dates for 97149Neskowin, OR
The average last spring frost in Neskowin is April 4 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 227 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 4
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 227 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 26 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 15 · May 3 · May 22 | Oct 4 · Oct 25 · Nov 14 | 172 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 · Apr 4 · May 3 | Oct 26 · Nov 16 · Dec 12 | 227 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 26 · Feb 18 · Mar 24 | Nov 10 · Dec 8 · Jan 30 | 300 days | 94% |
Planting calendar for Neskowin
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – May 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Aug 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jun 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 97149 is matched to the NOAA station Otis 2 Ne, OR, 7.2 km away, at 150 ft elevation (480 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis 2 Ne, OR (used) | 150 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 16 |
| Cloverdale, OR | 12 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 22 |
| Laurel Mtn, OR | 3,589 ft | May 20 | Oct 23 |
| Tillamook 6Se, OR | 140 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Neskowin
- Otis, OR 97368 · last Apr 4, first Nov 16
- Neotsu, OR 97364 · last Apr 4, first Nov 16
- Hebo, OR 97122 · last Mar 17, first Nov 22
- Pacific City, OR 97135 · last Mar 17, first Nov 22
- Lincoln City, OR 97367 · last Apr 4, first Nov 16
- Beaver, OR 97108 · last Mar 17, first Nov 22
- Cloverdale, OR 97112 · last Mar 17, first Nov 22
- Grand Ronde, OR 97347 · last Apr 18, first Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Neskowin, OR?
- For ZIP code 97149, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Otis 2 Ne, OR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Neskowin, OR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 97149?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 227 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.