North Bend, OR frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 21median date
First fall frostDec 9median date
Growing season291 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How North Bend compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in North Bend falls between December 31 and March 25, a 84-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 12 and January 28.
- The median last frost is 54 days earlier than the Oregon median of Apr 16.
- Its 291-day growing season is among the longest of the 345 Oregon places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 10 days earlier than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 10 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Eugene, OR, 114 km away, the last frost here is 49 days earlier than there and the growing season is 96 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | February 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 12 |
| 50% (median) | December 9 |
| 90% (late) | January 28 |
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 North Bend, OR
North Bend, OR frost dates — last frost Feb 21, first frost Dec 9, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 29 to Dec 13Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Nov 18
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 28
Plant for fall: Nov 25 to Dec 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in North Bend, OR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 29 – Dec 13 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 24 – Feb 28 | Oct 14 – Nov 11 |
| Kale | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cabbage | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Okra | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Basil | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 10 – Jan 31 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 10 – Jan 31 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 28 | Oct 28 – Nov 18 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 28 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 28 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 25 – Dec 30 |
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 North Bend Rgnl Ap, OR weather station, 3 km away (elevation 16 ft (5 m)).
Frost dates near North Bend
- Allegany Feb 21 · Dec 9
- Lakeside Mar 25 · Nov 24
- Coos Bay Mar 28 · Nov 6
- Coquille Mar 28 · Nov 6
- Reedsport Mar 25 · Nov 24
- Gardiner Mar 25 · Nov 24
- Bandon Mar 9 · Nov 27
- Myrtle Point Mar 28 · Nov 6
- Scottsburg Apr 11 · Nov 6
- Broadbent Mar 21 · Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in North Bend, OR?
The median last spring frost in North Bend, OR is February 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in North Bend, OR?
The median first fall frost is December 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 12.
How long is the growing season in North Bend, OR?
About 291 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is North Bend, OR?
North Bend, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.