Waldport, OR frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 19median date
First fall frostDec 11median date
Growing season295 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Waldport compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Waldport falls between December 18 and March 23, a 95-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 12 and February 13.
- The median last frost is 56 days earlier than the Oregon median of Apr 16.
- Its 295-day growing season is among the longest of the 345 Oregon places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 12 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 7 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Corvallis, OR, 63 km away, the last frost here is 57 days earlier than there and the growing season is 101 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 18 |
| 50% (median) | February 19 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 12 |
| 50% (median) | December 11 |
| 90% (late) | February 13 |
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 Waldport, OR
Waldport, OR frost dates — last frost Feb 19, first frost Dec 11, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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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 16 to Nov 13
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 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Jan 29 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
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 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Jan 29Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 6
Sow outdoors: Jan 15 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Nov 20
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 12Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Jan 29Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 16
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 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Feb 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12
Transplant outside: Mar 5 to Mar 26
Plant for fall: Nov 27 to Jan 1Plant for fall: Nov 27 to Jan 1
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Waldport, 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 16 – Nov 13 |
| Kale | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Broccoli | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Cabbage | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | — | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| 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 18 – Oct 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | Oct 16 – Nov 6 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 26 | Oct 30 – Nov 20 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | Mar 5 – Mar 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 22 – Jan 29 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Oct 2 – Oct 16 |
| 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 18 – Oct 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 26 | Oct 2 – Oct 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 29 – Feb 19 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | Oct 2 – Oct 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 5 – Feb 26 | Oct 16 – Nov 6 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 27 – Jan 1 |
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 Yachats, OR weather station, 10 km away (elevation 49 ft (15 m)).
Frost dates near Waldport
- Tidewater Apr 13 · Nov 3
- Yachats Feb 19 · Dec 11
- Seal Rock Feb 19 · Dec 16
- South Beach Feb 19 · Dec 16
- Toledo Feb 19 · Dec 16
- Newport Mar 21 · Nov 27
- Eddyville Feb 19 · Dec 16
- Alsea Apr 13 · Nov 3
- Siletz Mar 12 · Dec 10
- Swisshome Feb 15 · Dec 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Waldport, OR?
The median last spring frost in Waldport, 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 Waldport, OR?
The median first fall frost is December 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 12.
How long is the growing season in Waldport, OR?
About 295 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Waldport, OR?
Waldport, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.