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Frost Dates for Glide, OR

Last spring frost
Apr 27
First fall frost
Oct 19
Growing season
176 days
Hardiness zone
8b

In an average year around Glide, OR, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 27 and the first fall frost is about Oct 19, giving roughly a 176-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Apr 2 before setting out tender plants.

Last spring frost

Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.

Last spring frost - Glide, OR
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Jun 12 May 21 May 1
Freeze (32°F) May 15 Apr 27 Apr 2
Hard (28°F) Apr 27 Mar 21 Feb 15
Severe (24°F) Mar 8 Jan 31 Dec 13
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Jun 12 Jun 4 May 30 May 25 May 21 May 17 May 13 May 9 May 1
32°F May 15 May 9 May 5 May 1 Apr 27 Apr 23 Apr 18 Apr 12 Apr 2
28°F Apr 27 Apr 13 Apr 2 Mar 28 Mar 21 Mar 13 Mar 4 Feb 26 Feb 15
24°F Mar 8 Feb 28 Feb 20 Feb 12 Jan 31 Jan 16 Jan 5 Dec 25 Dec 13
20°F Jan 31 Jan 18 Jan 8 Jan 3 Dec 31 Dec 24 Dec 18 Dec 13 Dec 6
16°F Jan 8 Jan 3 Dec 31 Dec 25 Dec 22 Dec 19 Dec 17 Dec 13 Dec 9

First fall frost

Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.

First fall frost - Glide, OR
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Sep 5 Sep 27 Oct 19
Freeze (32°F) Sep 26 Oct 19 Nov 14
Hard (28°F) Oct 19 Nov 13 Dec 13
Severe (24°F) Nov 3 Dec 10 Jan 14
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Sep 5 Sep 11 Sep 16 Sep 21 Sep 27 Oct 1 Oct 5 Oct 11 Oct 19
32°F Sep 26 Oct 4 Oct 10 Oct 14 Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 30 Nov 3 Nov 14
28°F Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 1 Nov 6 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 28 Dec 5 Dec 13
24°F Nov 3 Nov 18 Nov 28 Dec 5 Dec 10 Dec 14 Dec 20 Dec 28 Jan 14
20°F Nov 25 Dec 5 Dec 10 Dec 14 Dec 19 Dec 24 Dec 30 Jan 3 Jan 15
16°F Dec 8 Dec 12 Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 24 Dec 28 Jan 1 Jan 7

Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.

Where this data comes from

These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Idleyld Park 4 Ne, Or, about 8.5 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 1,080 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.

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How we calculate these dates

Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Glide, OR?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Glide, OR is about Apr 27. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Apr 2.

When is the first frost in the fall?

The first fall frost around Glide, OR typically arrives about Oct 19. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.

When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?

Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 27 on average, or Apr 2 to be safe most years.

How long is the growing season here?

The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 176 days in a typical year.

Are these dates a forecast for this year?

No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.

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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026