Frost dates for 98605Bingen, WA
The average last spring frost in Bingen is May 2 and the average first fall frost is October 9, giving a typical growing season of about 161 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 2
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 9
- Growing season
- 161 days
Safer after May 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 181 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) | May 6 · May 21 · Jun 10 | Sep 7 · Sep 24 · Oct 11 | 124 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 15 · May 2 · May 20 | Sep 22 · Oct 9 · Nov 1 | 161 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 12 · Apr 7 · May 1 | Oct 7 · Oct 30 · Nov 23 | 208 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bingen
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 | Apr 1 – Jun 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 22 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jun 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 30 – Jun 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jul 15 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 29 – Oct 30 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 98605 is matched to the NOAA station Carson Fish Hatchery, WA, 28.3 km away, at 1,134 ft elevation (103 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Fish Hatchery, WA (used) | 1,134 ft | May 2 | Oct 9 |
| Hood Rvr Exp Stn, OR | 500 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 13 |
| Cascade Locks, OR | 142 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 20 |
| Snowden, WA | 2,415 ft | May 12 | Oct 11 |
Frost dates near Bingen
- Underwood, WA 98651 · last May 13, first Oct 3
- Husum, WA 98623 · last Apr 20, first Oct 13
- White Salmon, WA 98672 · last Apr 20, first Oct 13
- Hood River, OR 97031 · last Apr 20, first Oct 13
- Carson, WA 98610 · last Apr 20, first Oct 13
- Odell, OR 97044 · last Apr 20, first Oct 13
- Cascade Locks, OR 97014 · last Mar 14, first Nov 27
- Stevenson, WA 98648 · last Mar 14, first Nov 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bingen, WA?
- For ZIP code 98605, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Carson Fish Hatchery, WA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 20.
- When is the first frost in Bingen, WA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 9. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 98605?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 161 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.