A 36°F frost is always a risk here. (See detailed probabilities below.)
The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on May 26. (See detailed probabilities below.)
(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)
Last frost date probabilities for Malden, WA are based on historical climate data.
Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.
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The last spring frost signals when your area is safe from freezing temperatures. Tender plants can now grow outdoors without cold damage! This marks the beginning of the growing season. Last spring frost serves as your essential starting point for planting warm-season crops. It's also time to remove winter protection from your perennials. Enjoy the longer days and warmer weather!
Start seeds indoors several weeks before your last frost date. This gives plants time to reach transplanting size when weather permits. Plan your outdoor planting schedule around your area's average last frost date. Plant some crops before and some after this date to protect against weather changes. Look for spots in your yard where frost stays longer or disappears earlier. Create your own frost map to use all available growing space and extend your season. Keep watching your local weather forecast to catch any surprise late frosts.
| Probability of frost (36°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | always |
| 20% chance | always |
| 30% chance | always |
| 40% chance | always |
| 50% chance | always |
| 60% chance | always |
| 70% chance | always |
| 80% chance | always |
| 90% chance | always |
| Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Jun 17 |
| 20% chance | Jun 1 |
| 30% chance | May 26 |
| 40% chance | May 20 |
| 50% chance | May 16 |
| 60% chance | May 12 |
| 70% chance | May 9 |
| 80% chance | May 4 |
| 90% chance | Apr 29 |
| Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | May 17 |
| 20% chance | May 11 |
| 30% chance | May 7 |
| 40% chance | May 3 |
| 50% chance | Apr 30 |
| 60% chance | Apr 26 |
| 70% chance | Apr 22 |
| 80% chance | Apr 16 |
| 90% chance | Apr 7 |
| Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | May 2 |
| 20% chance | Apr 22 |
| 30% chance | Apr 14 |
| 40% chance | Apr 7 |
| 50% chance | Apr 1 |
| 60% chance | Mar 27 |
| 70% chance | Mar 21 |
| 80% chance | Mar 13 |
| 90% chance | Mar 3 |
| Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Apr 1 |
| 20% chance | Mar 22 |
| 30% chance | Mar 15 |
| 40% chance | Mar 8 |
| 50% chance | Mar 3 |
| 60% chance | Feb 27 |
| 70% chance | Feb 20 |
| 80% chance | Feb 13 |
| 90% chance | Feb 5 |
| Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after… | |
|---|---|
| 10% chance | Mar 12 |
| 20% chance | Mar 4 |
| 30% chance | Feb 28 |
| 40% chance | Feb 21 |
| 50% chance | Feb 16 |
| 60% chance | Feb 10 |
| 70% chance | Feb 5 |
| 80% chance | Jan 31 |
| 90% chance | Jan 19 |
Agricultural climatic data from weather station: ROSALIA (USC00457180)