Vantage, WA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 23median date
First fall frostOct 12median date
Growing season172 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Vantage compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Vantage falls between April 3 and May 7, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 1 and October 25.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the Washington median of Apr 21.
- Its 172-day growing season is longer than 34% of the 491 Washington places with a regular frost season (state median 182 days).
- The last frost is 7 days later 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 122 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Yakima, WA, 57 km away, the last frost here is 15 days later than there and the growing season is 26 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 3 |
| 50% (median) | April 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 1 |
| 50% (median) | October 12 |
| 90% (late) | October 25 |
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 Vantage, WA
Vantage, WA frost dates — last frost Apr 23, first frost Oct 12, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 29 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Feb 12 to Feb 26Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 2 to Apr 16Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Feb 26 to Mar 12Transplant outside: Apr 9 to Apr 23Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: May 14 to May 28Sow outdoors: May 14 to May 28
Start indoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Transplant outside: Apr 30 to May 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 7 to May 14Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14
Start indoors: Mar 26 to Apr 2Transplant outside: May 7 to May 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 7Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Apr 30Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 21Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 14
Transplant outside: May 7 to May 28
Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Nov 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Vantage, WA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 29 – Feb 12 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | Mar 26 – Apr 30 | Aug 17 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Broccoli | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 2 – Apr 16 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Apr 9 – Apr 23 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Okra | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 14 – May 28 | May 14 – May 28 | — |
| Basil | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 30 – May 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 19 – Apr 30 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | May 7 – May 14 | Apr 30 – May 14 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 26 – Apr 2 | May 7 – May 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 2 – Apr 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 30 – May 21 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 30 – May 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 7 – May 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 28 – Nov 2 |
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 Smyrna, WA weather station, 25 km away (elevation 561 ft (171 m)).
Frost dates near Vantage
- Beverly Apr 23 · Oct 12
- Mattawa Mar 24 · Nov 4
- George Apr 21 · Oct 16
- Royal City Apr 23 · Oct 12
- Kittitas May 8 · Oct 2
- Quincy Apr 21 · Oct 16
- Ellensburg May 8 · Oct 2
- Moxee May 8 · Oct 4
- Selah May 5 · Oct 4
- Zillah Apr 21 · Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Vantage, WA?
The median last spring frost in Vantage, WA is April 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Vantage, WA?
The median first fall frost is October 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 1.
How long is the growing season in Vantage, WA?
About 172 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Vantage, WA?
Vantage, WA is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.