Frost dates for 97701 — Bend, OR
Last spring frostJun 6median date
First fall frostSep 20median date
Growing season106 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Bend compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bend falls between May 17 and June 22, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 3 and October 5.
- The median last frost is 51 days later than the Oregon median of Apr 16.
- Its 106-day growing season is longer than 7% of the 345 Oregon places with a regular frost season (state median 193 days).
- The last frost is 45 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 168 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 17 |
| 50% (median) | June 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 3 |
| 50% (median) | September 20 |
| 90% (late) | October 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 Bend, OR
Frost dates for 97701 — Bend, OR — last frost Jun 6, first frost Sep 20, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 9Transplant outside: Jun 27 to Jul 11Sow outdoors: Jun 27 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 9Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 16Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 16Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: May 9 to May 16Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jun 27Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: May 9 to May 16Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Start indoors: May 9 to May 16Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: May 9 to May 16Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 6
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jul 4
Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bend, OR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 16 – May 30 | May 9 – Jun 13 | Jul 26 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 9 – May 23 | May 9 – May 23 | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 25 – May 9 | Jun 27 – Jul 11 | Jun 27 – Jul 11 | — |
| Basil | Apr 25 – May 9 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | Jun 28 – Jul 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 2 – Jun 13 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cucumbers | May 9 – May 16 | Jun 20 – Jun 27 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 9 – May 16 | — | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 106 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 9 – May 16 | — | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 9 – May 16 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 16 – Jun 13 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 |
| Beets | — | — | May 16 – Jun 13 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 23 – Jun 20 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 23 – Jun 13 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 13 – Jul 4 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 106 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 6 – Oct 11 |
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 Bend, OR weather station, 4 km away (elevation 3,661 ft (1,116 m)).
ZIP codes in Bend: 97701 97702 97703 97708 97709
Frost dates near Bend
- Redmond Jun 9 · Sep 14
- Powell Butte Jun 9 · Sep 14
- Sisters frost any month
- Terrebonne Jun 9 · Sep 14
- Bend (Deschutes) frost any month
- Culver May 19 · Oct 4
- Prineville Jun 1 · Sep 22
- La Pine Jun 7 · Sep 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bend, OR?
The median last spring frost in Bend, OR is June 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bend, OR?
The median first fall frost is September 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 3.
How long is the growing season in Bend, OR?
About 106 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bend, OR?
Bend, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.