Frost dates for Goldendale, WA
At Goldendale, the median last spring frost (32°F) is May 19 and the median first fall frost is Sep 25, for a typical growing season of 126 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until Jun 9. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 8a.
- May 19Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- Jun 9Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Sep 25First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 126 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 23 | Jun 11 | Jul 5 |
| 32°F | May 2 | May 19 | Jun 9 |
| 28°F | Apr 17 | May 1 | May 16 |
| 24°F | Mar 20 | Apr 13 | May 2 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Aug 27 | Sep 9 | Sep 26 |
| 32°F | Sep 8 | Sep 25 | Oct 9 |
| 28°F | Sep 22 | Oct 7 | Oct 24 |
| 24°F | Oct 4 | Oct 22 | Nov 9 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 63 days | 90 days | 114 days |
| 32°F | 102 days | 126 days | 151 days |
| 28°F | 136 days | 159 days | 181 days |
| 24°F | 166 days | 193 days | 223 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
ZIP codes whose closest station is this one
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98620 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 9 km |
| 98613 | 7b | 5 to 10°F | 12 km |
| 97050 | 8a | 10 to 15°F | 16 km |
| 98673 | 7b | 5 to 10°F | 16 km |
| 98628 | 7b | 5 to 10°F | 18 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USC00453222, at 45.8081, -120.8428, elevation 500 m (1,640 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 21 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 144.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Satus Pass 2 SSW (21 km)
- The Dalles Muni Airport (33 km)
- Glenwood #2 (39 km)
- Snowden (40 km)
- Bickleton (47 km)
- Mount Adams Ranger Station (58 km)
- Wapato (77 km)
- Sunnyside (86 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.