Frost dates for 98587Taholah, WA
The average last spring frost in Taholah is April 29 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 171 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 29
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 171 days
Safer after May 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 180 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 30 · May 21 · Jun 7 | Sep 5 · Sep 28 · Oct 18 | 129 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 29 · May 16 | Sep 27 · Oct 17 · Nov 10 | 171 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 21 · Mar 25 · Apr 25 | Oct 14 · Nov 11 · Dec 9 | 231 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Taholah
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 29 – Jun 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 29 – Jun 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Jun 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – Jun 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 98587 is matched to the NOAA station Clearwater, WA, 25.6 km away, at 80 ft elevation (28 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater, WA (used) | 80 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 17 |
| Humptulips Salmon Hatchery, WA | 140 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 22 |
| Quinault 4 Ne, WA | 286 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 10 |
| Aberdeen 20Nne, WA | 435 ft | Apr 15 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Taholah
- Moclips, WA 98562 · last Apr 26, first Oct 22
- Pacific Beach, WA 98571 · last Apr 26, first Oct 22
- Copalis Crossing, WA 98536 · last Apr 26, first Oct 22
- Humptulips, WA 98552 · last Apr 26, first Oct 22
- Copalis Beach, WA 98535 · last Mar 30, first Nov 14
- Neilton, WA 98566 · last Apr 26, first Oct 22
- Amanda Park, WA 98526 · last Apr 7, first Nov 10
- Quinault, WA 98575 · last Apr 7, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Taholah, WA?
- For ZIP code 98587, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Clearwater, WA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 16.
- When is the first frost in Taholah, WA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 27, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 98587?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 171 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.