Frost dates for 98224Baring, WA
The average last spring frost in Baring is April 14 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 197 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 197 days
Safer after May 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 4 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 21 · May 4 · May 20 | Sep 30 · Oct 12 · Oct 28 | 161 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 14 · May 4 | Oct 12 · Oct 29 · Nov 16 | 197 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 24 · Mar 17 · Apr 8 | Oct 26 · Nov 19 · Dec 11 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Baring
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 14 – May 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 7 – May 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 98224 is matched to the NOAA station Baring, WA, 0.6 km away, at 770 ft elevation (22 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baring, WA (used) | 770 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 29 |
| Tolt S Fk Rsvr, WA | 2,000 ft | Apr 13 | Nov 10 |
| Startup 1 E, WA | 170 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 25 |
| Snoqualmie Falls, WA | 440 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Baring
- Index, WA 98256 · last Apr 14, first Oct 29
- Skykomish, WA 98288 · last May 14, first Oct 17
- Gold Bar, WA 98251 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
- Sultan, WA 98294 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
- Startup, WA 98293 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
- Duvall, WA 98019 · last Mar 30, first Nov 7
- Carnation, WA 98014 · last Apr 17, first Oct 23
- Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 · last May 14, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Baring, WA?
- For ZIP code 98224, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Baring, WA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 4.
- When is the first frost in Baring, WA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 98224?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 197 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.