Frost Dates for Lakewood, WA
In Lakewood, WA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 11 and the average first fall frost around Nov 21, for a growing season of about 254 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 2, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Tacoma Narrows Airport, WA weather station, 8 miles away, elevation 292 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
| 20% | Mar 27 | Nov 9 |
| 30% | Mar 21 | Nov 13 |
| 40% | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| 50% | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| 60% | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| 70% | Mar 1 | Nov 28 |
| 80% | Feb 23 | Dec 2 |
| 90% | Feb 15 | Dec 10 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 11 | Nov 4 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 11 | Nov 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 | Dec 11 |
Planting calendar for Lakewood
Transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Sow or transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Sow or transplant Mar 18 – Apr 1
Sow or transplant Mar 25 – Apr 8
Sow or transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 24
Fall sowing Sep 26 – Oct 17
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Sow or transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Oct 10
Transplant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Transplant Feb 18 – Mar 4
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Fall sowing Aug 29 – Sep 12
Fall sowing Oct 10 – Oct 31
Fall sowing Sep 12 – Sep 26
Plant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Based on the average last frost (Mar 11) and first frost (Nov 21). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.