Frost dates for 98022Enumclaw, WA
The average last spring frost in Enumclaw is April 20 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 187 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 20
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 187 days
Safer after May 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 170 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 23 · May 10 · Jun 7 | Sep 19 · Oct 6 · Oct 26 | 146 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 20 · May 10 | Oct 5 · Oct 25 · Nov 12 | 187 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 24 · Apr 16 | Oct 24 · Nov 12 · Dec 8 | 233 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Enumclaw
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 20 – May 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 5 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 5 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Jun 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Apr 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 98022 is matched to the NOAA station Landsburg, WA, 13.3 km away, at 535 ft elevation (23 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landsburg, WA (used) | 535 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 25 |
| Buckley 1 Ne, WA | 685 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Palmer 3 Ese, WA | 920 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 11 |
| Mud Mtn Dam, WA | 1,308 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 31 |
Frost dates near Enumclaw
- Black Diamond, WA 98010 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Auburn, WA 98092 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Federal Way, WA 98093 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Buckley, WA 98321 · last Apr 11, first Oct 30
- Kent, WA 98042 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Maple Valley, WA 98038 · last Apr 20, first Oct 25
- Ravensdale, WA 98051 · last Apr 3, first Nov 11
- South Prairie, WA 98385 · last Apr 11, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Enumclaw, WA?
- For ZIP code 98022, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Landsburg, WA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 10.
- When is the first frost in Enumclaw, WA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 98022?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 187 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.