Grapeview, WA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 24median date
First fall frostNov 15median date
Growing season236 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Grapeview compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Grapeview falls between February 26 and April 17, a 50-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 25 and December 8.
- The median last frost is 28 days earlier than the Washington median of Apr 21.
- Its 236-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 491 Washington places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 8 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 46 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Olympia, WA, 31 km away, the last frost here is 36 days earlier than there and the growing season is 68 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 26 |
| 50% (median) | March 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 25 |
| 50% (median) | November 15 |
| 90% (late) | December 8 |
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 Grapeview, WA
Grapeview, WA frost dates — last frost Mar 24, first frost Nov 15, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 28
Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Dec 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Grapeview, WA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Feb 24 – Mar 31 | Sep 20 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Okra | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| Basil | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 31 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 1 – Dec 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 Cushman Powerhouse #2, WA weather station, 19 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near Grapeview
- Allyn Mar 24 · Nov 15
- Vaughn Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Lakebay Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Belfair Mar 24 · Nov 15
- Union Mar 24 · Nov 15
- Tahuya Mar 24 · Nov 15
- Longbranch Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Shelton Apr 27 · Oct 16
- Gig Harbor Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Wauna Mar 11 · Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Grapeview, WA?
The median last spring frost in Grapeview, WA is March 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Grapeview, WA?
The median first fall frost is November 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 25.
How long is the growing season in Grapeview, WA?
About 236 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Grapeview, WA?
Grapeview, WA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.