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🍂 First Frost Dates for The Dalles, Oregon 97058

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 3. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 17. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for The Dalles, OR are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceSep 27
20% chanceOct 1
30% chanceOct 3
40% chanceOct 6
50% chanceOct 10
60% chanceOct 13
70% chanceOct 16
80% chanceOct 19
90% chanceOct 24
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 7
20% chanceOct 13
30% chanceOct 17
40% chanceOct 20
50% chanceOct 23
60% chanceOct 26
70% chanceOct 29
80% chanceNov 1
90% chanceNov 8
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 20
20% chanceOct 27
30% chanceOct 30
40% chanceNov 1
50% chanceNov 5
60% chanceNov 10
70% chanceNov 15
80% chanceNov 22
90% chanceDec 1
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 31
20% chanceNov 6
30% chanceNov 12
40% chanceNov 18
50% chanceNov 25
60% chanceNov 30
70% chanceDec 5
80% chanceDec 12
90% chanceDec 23
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 10
20% chanceNov 21
30% chanceDec 1
40% chanceDec 6
50% chanceDec 12
60% chanceDec 21
70% chanceDec 29
80% chanceJan 7
90% chanceJan 24
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 20
20% chanceDec 4
30% chanceDec 11
40% chanceDec 18
50% chanceDec 26
60% chanceJan 1
70% chanceJan 8
80% chanceJan 22
90% chanceFeb 4

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: THE DALLES MUNI AP (USW00024219)

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