Frost dates for 99341Lind, WA
The average last spring frost in Lind is May 7 and the average first fall frost is October 4, giving a typical growing season of about 150 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 7
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 4
- Growing season
- 150 days
Safer after May 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 186 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 23 · Jun 11 | Sep 5 · Sep 22 · Oct 6 | 120 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 22 · May 7 · May 21 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 20 | 150 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 23 · May 11 | Oct 2 · Oct 17 · Nov 4 | 180 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lind
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 6 – Jun 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jun 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 30 – Jun 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – Jun 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – May 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 24 – Oct 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 99341 is matched to the NOAA station Lind 3 Ne, WA, 11.8 km away, at 1,630 ft elevation (222 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lind 3 Ne, WA (used) | 1,630 ft | May 7 | Oct 4 |
| Hatton 9 Se, WA | 1,505 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 15 |
| Ritzville 1 Sse, WA | 1,864 ft | May 7 | Oct 10 |
| Connell 1 W, WA | 1,020 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 12 |
Frost dates near Lind
- Othello, WA 99344 · last Apr 25, first Oct 15
- Warden, WA 98857 · last Apr 27, first Oct 8
- Ritzville, WA 99169 · last May 7, first Oct 10
- Kahlotus, WA 99335 · last Apr 25, first Oct 15
- Connell, WA 99326 · last Apr 30, first Oct 12
- Washtucna, WA 99371 · last May 13, first Sep 26
- Odessa, WA 99159 · last May 14, first Sep 26
- Benge, WA 99105 · last May 13, first Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lind, WA?
- For ZIP code 99341, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lind 3 Ne, WA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 21.
- When is the first frost in Lind, WA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 4. 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 99341?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 150 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.