Frost dates for 97630Lakeview, OR
The average last spring frost in Lakeview is June 4 and the average first fall frost is September 17, giving a typical growing season of about 102 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 4
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 17
- Growing season
- 102 days
Safer after Jun 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 214 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) | — | — | 75 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 13 · Jun 4 · Jun 22 | Aug 27 · Sep 17 · Oct 5 | 102 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 24 · May 12 · Jun 6 | Sep 9 · Sep 30 · Oct 19 | 139 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lakeview
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 | May 4 – Jul 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 20 – May 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 21 – Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 4 – Jun 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Aug 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – May 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jul 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 21 – Jun 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 21 – Jun 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 18 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 8 – Jun 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jul 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Aug 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 21 – Jun 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Jul 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 4 – Jul 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 8 – Jun 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Oct 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 97630 is matched to the NOAA station Lakeview 2 Nnw, OR, 6.3 km away, at 4,890 ft elevation (159 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview 2 Nnw, OR (used) | 4,890 ft | Jun 4 | Sep 17 |
| Bly 4 Se, OR | 4,560 ft | Jun 8 | Sep 17 |
| Ft Bidwell, CA | 4,739 ft | May 26 | Oct 1 |
| Paisley, OR | 4,360 ft | Jun 6 | Sep 14 |
Frost dates near Lakeview
- New Pine Creek, OR 97635 · last May 26, first Oct 1
- Fort Bidwell, CA 96112 · last May 26, first Oct 1
- Adel, OR 97620 · last May 26, first Oct 1
- Davis Creek, CA 96108 · last May 26, first Oct 1
- Plush, OR 97637 · last Jun 6, first Sep 14
- Paisley, OR 97636 · last Jun 6, first Sep 14
- Lake City, CA 96115 · last May 15, first Oct 1
- Bly, OR 97622 · last May 31, first Sep 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lakeview, OR?
- For ZIP code 97630, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lakeview 2 Nnw, OR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 22.
- When is the first frost in Lakeview, OR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 97630?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 102 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.