Last spring frost
Apr 21
Frost Dates for Basin City, WA
First fall frost
Oct 22
Growing season
182 days
Hardiness zone
7a
In an average year around Basin City, WA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 21 and the first fall frost is about Oct 22, giving roughly a 182-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Apr 3 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.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | May 21 | May 5 | Apr 23 |
| Freeze (32°F) | May 6 | Apr 21 | Apr 3 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 18 | Mar 30 | Mar 8 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 29 | Mar 6 | Feb 17 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 21 | May 15 | May 11 | May 8 | May 5 | May 2 | Apr 30 | Apr 28 | Apr 23 |
| 32°F | May 6 | May 1 | Apr 29 | Apr 25 | Apr 21 | Apr 18 | Apr 14 | Apr 9 | Apr 3 |
| 28°F | Apr 18 | Apr 10 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 30 | Mar 26 | Mar 22 | Mar 16 | Mar 8 |
| 24°F | Mar 29 | Mar 21 | Mar 15 | Mar 10 | Mar 6 | Mar 3 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 17 |
| 20°F | Mar 12 | Mar 5 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 18 | Feb 13 | Feb 6 | Jan 31 | Jan 15 |
| 16°F | Feb 28 | Feb 22 | Feb 15 | Feb 6 | Jan 31 | Jan 23 | Jan 14 | Jan 6 | Dec 25 |
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.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Sep 27 | Oct 9 | Oct 23 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 7 | Oct 22 | Nov 4 |
| Hard (28°F) | Oct 18 | Nov 1 | Nov 18 |
| Severe (24°F) | Oct 28 | Nov 13 | Dec 1 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 27 | Oct 1 | Oct 4 | Oct 6 | Oct 9 | Oct 12 | Oct 15 | Oct 17 | Oct 23 |
| 32°F | Oct 7 | Oct 12 | Oct 16 | Oct 19 | Oct 22 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 30 | Nov 4 |
| 28°F | Oct 18 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 7 | Nov 11 | Nov 18 |
| 24°F | Oct 28 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 18 | Nov 22 | Nov 26 | Dec 1 |
| 20°F | Nov 5 | Nov 13 | Nov 19 | Nov 24 | Nov 28 | Dec 2 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 | Dec 23 |
| 16°F | Nov 15 | Nov 25 | Dec 1 | Dec 6 | Dec 11 | Dec 17 | Dec 24 | Jan 1 | Jan 14 |
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
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Eltopia 8 Wsw, Wa, about 13.7 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 700 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.
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 Basin City, WA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Basin City, WA is about Apr 21. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Apr 3.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Basin City, WA typically arrives about Oct 22. 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 21 on average, or Apr 3 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 182 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