Doty, WA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 22median date
First fall frostOct 27median date
Growing season188 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Doty compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Doty falls between March 30 and May 10, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 7 and November 17.
- The median last frost is 1 day later than the Washington median of Apr 21.
- Its 188-day growing season is longer than 52% of the 491 Washington places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 24 days later than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 48 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Olympia, WA, 54 km away, the last frost here is 7 days earlier than there and the growing season is 20 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 30 |
| 50% (median) | April 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 7 |
| 50% (median) | October 27 |
| 90% (late) | November 17 |
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 Doty, WA
Doty, WA frost dates — last frost Apr 22, first frost Oct 27, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Jul 21 to Aug 11
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Sow outdoors: May 13 to May 27
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 15 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Mar 25 to Apr 1Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 4 to Aug 18
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 20Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Transplant outside: May 6 to May 27
Plant for fall: Oct 13 to Nov 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Doty, WA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Mar 25 – Apr 29 | Sep 1 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Aug 18 – Sep 8 |
| Broccoli | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Jul 21 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | Jul 21 – Aug 11 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | Jul 21 – Aug 11 |
| Okra | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | May 13 – May 27 | May 13 – May 27 | — |
| Basil | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 29 | Sep 15 – Oct 6 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 25 – Apr 1 | May 6 – May 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Aug 4 – Aug 18 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 8 – May 6 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | Sep 1 – Sep 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 29 – May 20 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 6 – May 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 13 – Nov 17 |
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 Centralia, WA weather station, 27 km away (elevation 184 ft (56 m)).
Frost dates near Doty
- Pe Ell Apr 27 · Oct 22
- Adna Apr 22 · Oct 27
- Curtis Apr 5 · Oct 25
- Lebam Apr 26 · Oct 17
- Galvin Apr 22 · Oct 27
- Oakville May 1 · Oct 14
- Chehalis Apr 22 · Oct 27
- Centralia Apr 22 · Oct 27
- Rochester Apr 22 · Oct 27
- Menlo Apr 26 · Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Doty, WA?
The median last spring frost in Doty, WA is April 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Doty, WA?
The median first fall frost is October 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 7.
How long is the growing season in Doty, WA?
About 188 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Doty, WA?
Doty, WA is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.