Frost dates for Spokane, Washington
In a typical year, Spokane’s last spring frost lands around Apr 26 and the first fall frost around Oct 12, a growing season of about 169 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 7a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Apr 9 | Sep 29 |
| 50 percent | Apr 26 | Oct 12 |
| 90 percent | May 10 | Oct 28 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Spokane is typically around 71°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Spokane
- Chinese cabbage (Bilko)
- Arugula (Astro)
- Zucchini (Eight Ball)
- Mustard greens (Red Giant)
- Tatsoi (Tatsoi)
- Radish (Cherry Belle)
- Beet (Detroit Dark Red)
- Spinach (Space)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Spokane’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Missoula, MT (around May 10 to Oct 1)
- Bellevue, WA (around Mar 8 to Nov 23)
- Kent, WA (around Mar 20 to Nov 10)
- Seattle, WA (around Mar 13 to Nov 17)
- Tacoma, WA (around Mar 8 to Nov 14)
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