Durkee, OR frost dates
Last spring frostApr 23median date
First fall frostOct 13median date
Growing season173 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Durkee compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Durkee falls between April 8 and May 7, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 1 and October 25.
- The median last frost is 7 days later than the Oregon median of Apr 16.
- Its 173-day growing season is longer than 37% of the 345 Oregon places with a regular frost season (state median 193 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 6b, where the median is Apr 22.
- The weather station records an average of 137 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Caldwell, ID, 106 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 5 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 8 |
| 50% (median) | April 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 1 |
| 50% (median) | October 13 |
| 90% (late) | October 25 |
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 Durkee, OR
Durkee, OR frost dates — last frost Apr 23, first frost Oct 13, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 7 to Jul 28
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 7 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14
Transplant outside: May 7 to May 28
Plant for fall: Sep 29 to Nov 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Durkee, OR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Mar 26 – Apr 30 | Aug 18 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Broccoli | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | Jul 7 – Jul 28 |
| Okra | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 14 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Basil | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Jul 21 – Aug 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 30 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | May 7 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | Jul 28 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 7 – May 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 29 – Nov 3 |
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 Huntington, OR weather station, 20 km away (elevation 2,110 ft (643 m)).
Frost dates near Durkee
- Huntington Apr 23 · Oct 13
- Bridgeport May 25 · Sep 15
- Jamieson Apr 23 · Oct 13
- Richland May 10 · Oct 1
- Brogan May 7 · Oct 3
- Baker City May 25 · Sep 15
- Ironside May 7 · Oct 3
- Hereford frost any month
- Halfway May 15 · Sep 24
- Vale May 8 · Sep 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Durkee, OR?
The median last spring frost in Durkee, OR is April 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Durkee, OR?
The median first fall frost is October 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 1.
How long is the growing season in Durkee, OR?
About 173 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Durkee, OR?
Durkee, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.