Frost dates for 98377Randle, WA
Frost is possible in any month near Randle, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Rainier Paradise Rs, WA station.
Frost is possible in any month. Even summer nights can drop to freezing at this station, so protect tender plants whenever cold nights are forecast.
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) | — | — | 37 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 65 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 102 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 98377 is matched to the NOAA station Rainier Paradise Rs, WA, 27.7 km away, at 5,427 ft elevation (1,270 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Paradise Rs, WA (used) | 5,427 ft | — | — |
| Packwood, WA | 1,060 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 8 |
| Glenoma, WA | 840 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 15 |
| Longmire Rainier Nps, WA | 2,762 ft | May 22 | Oct 3 |
Frost dates near Randle
- Glenoma, WA 98336 · last Apr 24, first Oct 15
- Packwood, WA 98361 · last Apr 30, first Oct 8
- Longmire, WA 98397 · last May 22, first Oct 3
- Ashford, WA 98304 · last May 22, first Oct 3
- Morton, WA 98356 · last Apr 24, first Oct 15
- Mineral, WA 98355 · last Apr 18, first Oct 31
- Elbe, WA 98330 · last May 22, first Oct 3
- Silver Creek, WA 98585 · last Apr 5, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Randle, WA?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Rainier Paradise Rs, WA), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Randle, WA?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.