Entiat, WA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 5median date
First fall frostOct 24median date
Growing season202 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Entiat compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Entiat falls between March 17 and May 2, a 46-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 29 and November 10.
- The median last frost is 16 days earlier than the Washington median of Apr 21.
- Its 202-day growing season is longer than 62% of the 491 Washington places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 11 days earlier than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 134 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 17 |
| 50% (median) | April 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 29 |
| 50% (median) | October 24 |
| 90% (late) | November 10 |
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 Entiat, WA
Entiat, WA frost dates — last frost Apr 5, first frost Oct 24, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 10
Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Entiat, WA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Mar 8 – Apr 12 | Aug 29 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Broccoli | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Okra | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — |
| Basil | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 1 – Apr 12 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 8 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 19 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 10 – Nov 14 |
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 Entiat Fish Hatchery, WA weather station, 4 km away (elevation 1,027 ft (313 m)).
Frost dates near Entiat
- Ardenvoir Apr 5 · Oct 24
- Orondo May 14 · Oct 1
- Waterville May 14 · Oct 1
- Manson Apr 17 · Oct 22
- Chelan Falls Apr 17 · Oct 22
- Chelan Apr 17 · Oct 22
- Monitor Apr 4 · Oct 28
- Cashmere May 10 · Sep 30
- Dryden May 10 · Sep 30
- Peshastin May 10 · Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Entiat, WA?
The median last spring frost in Entiat, WA is April 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Entiat, WA?
The median first fall frost is October 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 29.
How long is the growing season in Entiat, WA?
About 202 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Entiat, WA?
Entiat, WA is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.