Malaga, WA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 8median date
First fall frostOct 24median date
Growing season199 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Malaga compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Malaga falls between March 20 and April 23, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 12 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 13 days earlier than the Washington median of Apr 21.
- Its 199-day growing season is longer than 60% of the 491 Washington places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 8 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 111 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Yakima, WA, 90 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 1 day longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 20 |
| 50% (median) | April 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 12 |
| 50% (median) | October 24 |
| 90% (late) | November 5 |
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 Malaga, WA
Malaga, WA frost dates — last frost Apr 8, first frost Oct 24, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 13
Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Malaga, WA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 11 – Apr 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Broccoli | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Okra | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Basil | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 15 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | — | — |
| 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 Wenatchee Pangborn Ap, WA weather station, 5 km away (elevation 1,230 ft (375 m)).
Frost dates near Malaga
- Rock Island Apr 8 · Oct 24
- East Wenatchee Apr 4 · Oct 28
- Wenatchee Apr 4 · Oct 28
- Monitor Apr 4 · Oct 28
- Palisades Apr 8 · Oct 24
- Cashmere May 10 · Sep 30
- Quincy Apr 21 · Oct 16
- Dryden May 10 · Sep 30
- Waterville May 14 · Oct 1
- Peshastin May 10 · Sep 30
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Malaga, WA?
The median last spring frost in Malaga, WA is April 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Malaga, WA?
The median first fall frost is October 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 12.
How long is the growing season in Malaga, WA?
About 199 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Malaga, WA?
Malaga, WA is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.