Frost dates for 98350La Push, WA
The average last spring frost in La Push is April 20 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 190 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 20
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 190 days
Safer after May 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 169 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 27 · May 13 · May 31 | Sep 18 · Oct 5 · Oct 27 | 144 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 20 · May 10 | Oct 2 · Oct 26 · Nov 19 | 190 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 17 · Apr 15 | Oct 23 · Nov 15 · Dec 15 | 243 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for La Push
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 6 |
| 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 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 20 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 20 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 6 |
| 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 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Jun 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Apr 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 98350 is matched to the NOAA station Quillayute State Ap, WA, 6.4 km away, at 185 ft elevation (28 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quillayute State Ap, WA (used) | 185 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 26 |
| Forks 1 E, WA | 350 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 25 |
| Clearwater, WA | 80 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 17 |
| Quinault 4 Ne, WA | 286 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 10 |
Frost dates near La Push
- Forks, WA 98331 · last Apr 26, first Oct 25
- Beaver, WA 98305 · last Apr 26, first Oct 25
- Sekiu, WA 98381 · last Apr 26, first Oct 25
- Neah Bay, WA 98357 · last Apr 26, first Oct 25
- Clallam Bay, WA 98326 · last Apr 26, first Oct 25
- Port Angeles, WA 98363 · last Apr 9, first Nov 3
- Taholah, WA 98587 · last Apr 29, first Oct 17
- Amanda Park, WA 98526 · last Apr 7, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in La Push, WA?
- For ZIP code 98350, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Quillayute State Ap, WA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 10.
- When is the first frost in La Push, WA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 98350?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 190 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.