Toledo, OR frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 19median date
First fall frostDec 16median date
Growing season300 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 11 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Toledo compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Toledo fall between December 16 and February 19. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 14, or the last frost as late as March 23.
- Nearby Corvallis, OR, 52 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Apr 17), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 28 |
| 50% (median) | February 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 14 |
| 50% (median) | December 16 |
| 90% (late) | February 14 |
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 Toledo, OR
Toledo, OR frost dates — last frost Feb 19, first frost Dec 16, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 27 to Dec 11Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 18
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 22 to Feb 5Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Nov 25
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 26
Plant for fall: Dec 2 to Jan 6Plant for fall: Dec 2 to Jan 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Toledo, OR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 27 – Dec 11 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Jan 22 – Feb 26 | Oct 21 – Nov 18 |
| Kale | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Broccoli | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Cabbage | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | — | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Okra | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Basil | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | Oct 21 – Nov 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 26 | Nov 4 – Nov 25 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Oct 7 – Oct 21 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 26 | Sep 23 – Oct 7 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 26 | Oct 7 – Oct 21 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Oct 7 – Oct 21 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Oct 21 – Nov 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Sep 30 – Oct 14 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 2 – Jan 6 |
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 Newport 1 Se, OR weather station, 9 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Toledo
- Newport Mar 21 · Nov 27
- Siletz Mar 12 · Dec 10
- South Beach Feb 19 · Dec 16
- Eddyville Feb 19 · Dec 16
- Seal Rock Feb 19 · Dec 16
- Logsden Mar 12 · Dec 10
- Otter Rock Mar 12 · Dec 10
- Tidewater Apr 13 · Nov 3
- Depoe Bay Mar 12 · Dec 10
- Blodgett May 15 · Oct 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Toledo, OR?
The median last spring frost in Toledo, OR is February 19. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Toledo, OR?
The median first fall frost is December 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 14.
How long is the growing season in Toledo, OR?
About 300 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Toledo, OR?
Toledo, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.