Estacada, OR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 27median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season232 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Estacada compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Estacada falls between March 2 and April 23, a 52-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and December 7.
- The median last frost is 20 days earlier than the Oregon median of Apr 16.
- Its 232-day growing season is longer than 78% of the 345 Oregon places with a regular frost season (state median 193 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 40 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Gresham, OR, 25 km away, the last frost here is 11 days later than there and the growing season is 17 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 2 |
| 50% (median) | March 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 7 |
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 Estacada, OR
Estacada, OR frost dates — last frost Mar 27, first frost Nov 14, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Transplant outside: Apr 10 to May 1
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Estacada, OR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Feb 27 – Apr 3 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Okra | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — |
| Basil | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 20 – Apr 3 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 27 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 6 – Apr 3 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Estacada 2 Se, OR weather station, 2 km away (elevation 515 ft (157 m)).
Frost dates near Estacada
- Eagle Creek Mar 27 · Nov 14
- Beavercreek Mar 16 · Nov 19
- Sandy Mar 27 · Nov 18
- Colton Mar 16 · Nov 19
- Boring Mar 16 · Nov 20
- Damascus Mar 18 · Nov 18
- Mulino Mar 16 · Nov 19
- Oregon City Mar 18 · Nov 18
- Clackamas Mar 18 · Nov 18
- Gladstone Mar 18 · Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Estacada, OR?
The median last spring frost in Estacada, OR is March 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Estacada, OR?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Estacada, OR?
About 232 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Estacada, OR?
Estacada, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.