Pacific City, OR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 17median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season250 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Pacific City compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pacific City falls between February 9 and April 15, a 65-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 26 and December 31.
- The median last frost is 30 days earlier than the Oregon median of Apr 16.
- Its 250-day growing season is longer than 91% of the 345 Oregon places with a regular frost season (state median 193 days).
- The last frost is 25 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 17 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Salem, OR, 80 km away, the last frost here is 17 days earlier than there and the growing season is 38 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 26 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 31 |
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 Pacific City, OR
Pacific City, OR frost dates — last frost Mar 17, first frost Nov 22, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 21
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pacific City, OR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 17 – Mar 24 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — |
| Basil | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 24 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 17 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Cloverdale, OR weather station, 5 km away (elevation 13 ft (4 m)).
Frost dates near Pacific City
- Hebo Mar 17 · Nov 22
- Neskowin Apr 4 · Nov 16
- Cloverdale Mar 17 · Nov 22
- Beaver Mar 17 · Nov 22
- Otis Apr 4 · Nov 16
- Neotsu Apr 4 · Nov 16
- Netarts Apr 22 · Oct 21
- Oceanside Apr 22 · Oct 21
- Tillamook Apr 22 · Oct 21
- Grand Ronde May 20 · Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pacific City, OR?
The median last spring frost in Pacific City, OR is March 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pacific City, OR?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 26.
How long is the growing season in Pacific City, OR?
About 250 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pacific City, OR?
Pacific City, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.