Frost dates for 98828Malaga, WA
The average last spring frost in Malaga is April 8 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 200 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 8
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 200 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 164 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 11 · Apr 25 · May 8 | Oct 3 · Oct 14 · Oct 25 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 8 · Apr 23 | Oct 12 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 200 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 17 · Apr 6 | Oct 20 · Nov 4 · Nov 18 | 230 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Malaga
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 8 – May 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jun 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 1 – May 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 98828 is matched to the NOAA station Wenatchee Pangborn Ap, WA, 4.8 km away, at 1,229 ft elevation (45 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee Pangborn Ap, WA (used) | 1,229 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 24 |
| Wenatchee, WA | 626 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 28 |
| Quincy, WA | 1,286 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 16 |
| Waterville, WA | 2,664 ft | May 14 | Oct 1 |
Frost dates near Malaga
- Rock Island, WA 98850 · last Apr 4, first Oct 28
- East Wenatchee, WA 98802 · last Apr 4, first Oct 28
- Wenatchee, WA 98807 · last Apr 4, first Oct 28
- Monitor, WA 98836 · last Apr 4, first Oct 28
- Palisades, WA 98845 · last Apr 8, first Oct 24
- Cashmere, WA 98815 · last May 10, first Sep 30
- Quincy, WA 98848 · last Apr 21, first Oct 16
- Dryden, WA 98821 · last May 10, first Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Malaga, WA?
- For ZIP code 98828, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wenatchee Pangborn Ap, WA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Malaga, WA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. 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 98828?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 200 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.