Redmond, OR frost dates
Last spring frostJun 9median date
First fall frostSep 14median date
Growing season97 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Redmond compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Redmond falls between May 17 and June 26, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 1 and October 1.
- The median last frost is 54 days later than the Oregon median of Apr 16.
- Its 97-day growing season is longer than 3% of the 345 Oregon places with a regular frost season (state median 193 days).
- The last frost is 48 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 181 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bend, OR, 26 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 9 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 17 |
| 50% (median) | June 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 1 |
| 50% (median) | September 14 |
| 90% (late) | October 1 |
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 Redmond, OR
Redmond, OR frost dates — last frost Jun 9, first frost Sep 14, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: May 26 to Jun 9
Start indoors: Apr 28 to May 12Transplant outside: Jun 30 to Jul 14Sow outdoors: Jun 30 to Jul 14
Start indoors: Apr 28 to May 12Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 19Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: May 12 to May 19Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jun 30Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: May 12 to May 19Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: May 12 to May 19Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: May 12 to May 19Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 16
Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 9
Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 23
Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jul 7
Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 14
Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Oct 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Redmond, OR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 19 – Jun 2 | May 12 – Jun 16 | Jul 20 – Aug 17 |
| Kale | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 12 – May 26 | May 12 – May 26 | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 26 – Jun 9 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | May 26 – Jun 9 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 28 – May 12 | Jun 30 – Jul 14 | Jun 30 – Jul 14 | — |
| Basil | Apr 28 – May 12 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | — |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 5 – Jun 16 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Cucumbers | May 12 – May 19 | Jun 23 – Jun 30 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 12 – May 19 | — | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 97 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 12 – May 19 | — | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon Warning: Your frost-free season is about 97 days, which is tight for melons & watermelon (85+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 12 – May 19 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 19 – Jun 16 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 19 – Jun 16 | Jul 6 – Jul 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 19 – Jun 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 26 – Jun 23 | — |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 26 – Jun 16 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 16 – Jul 7 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 97 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 23 – Jul 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 31 – Oct 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 Redmond Roberts Fld, OR weather station, 5 km away (elevation 3,045 ft (928 m)).
Frost dates near Redmond
- Terrebonne Jun 9 · Sep 14
- Powell Butte Jun 9 · Sep 14
- Culver May 19 · Oct 4
- Sisters frost any month
- Bend Jun 6 · Sep 20
- Prineville Jun 1 · Sep 22
- Madras May 19 · Oct 4
- Camp Sherman frost any month
- Warm Springs May 5 · Oct 7
- Bend (Deschutes) frost any month
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Redmond, OR?
The median last spring frost in Redmond, OR is June 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Redmond, OR?
The median first fall frost is September 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 1.
How long is the growing season in Redmond, OR?
About 97 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Redmond, OR?
Redmond, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.