Lapwai, ID frost dates
Last spring frostApr 6median date
First fall frostOct 26median date
Growing season203 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Lapwai compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lapwai falls between March 20 and April 26, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 10 and November 12.
- The median last frost is 38 days earlier than the Idaho median of May 14.
- Its 203-day growing season is among the longest of the 244 Idaho places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is typical for zone 7b, where the median is Apr 5.
- The weather station records an average of 80 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 20 |
| 50% (median) | April 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 10 |
| 50% (median) | October 26 |
| 90% (late) | November 12 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Lapwai, ID
Lapwai, ID frost dates — last frost Apr 6, first frost Oct 26, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 11
Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lapwai, ID
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Mar 9 – Apr 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Broccoli | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Okra | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Basil | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 2 – Apr 13 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 9 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 12 – Nov 16 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Lewiston Nez Perce Co Ap, ID weather station, 18 km away (elevation 1,437 ft (438 m)).
Frost dates near Lapwai
- Lewiston Apr 6 · Oct 26
- Culdesac May 23 · Sep 25
- Juliaetta frost any month
- Genesee frost any month
- Reubens May 23 · Sep 25
- Winchester May 23 · Sep 25
- Lenore Apr 20 · Oct 20
- Kendrick Apr 20 · Oct 20
- Peck Apr 20 · Oct 20
- Craigmont May 23 · Sep 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lapwai, ID?
The median last spring frost in Lapwai, ID is April 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lapwai, ID?
The median first fall frost is October 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 10.
How long is the growing season in Lapwai, ID?
About 203 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lapwai, ID?
Lapwai, ID is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.