Bandon, OR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 9median date
First fall frostNov 27median date
Growing season263 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Bandon compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bandon falls between January 31 and April 7, a 66-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and January 8.
- The median last frost is 38 days earlier than the Oregon median of Apr 16.
- Its 263-day growing season is longer than 93% of the 345 Oregon places with a regular frost season (state median 193 days).
- The last frost is 17 days later than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 21 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 31 |
| 50% (median) | March 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 27 |
| 90% (late) | January 8 |
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 Bandon, OR
Bandon, OR frost dates — last frost Mar 9, first frost Nov 27, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 13
Plant for fall: Nov 13 to Dec 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bandon, OR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 9 – Mar 16 | Oct 2 – Oct 30 |
| Kale | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Broccoli | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Okra | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Basil | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 16 | Oct 16 – Nov 6 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 13 – Dec 18 |
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 Bandon 2 Nne, OR weather station, 6 km away (elevation 23 ft (7 m)).
Frost dates near Bandon
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- Broadbent Mar 21 · Nov 14
- Sixes Feb 17 · Dec 3
- Powers Mar 21 · Nov 14
- Port Orford Feb 17 · Dec 3
- North Bend Feb 21 · Dec 9
- Allegany Feb 21 · Dec 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bandon, OR?
The median last spring frost in Bandon, OR is March 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bandon, OR?
The median first fall frost is November 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Bandon, OR?
About 263 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bandon, OR?
Bandon, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.