Frost Dates for Everson, WA 98247
Last spring frost April 9 · First fall frost October 22 · 196 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 98247 has about 9,120 people.
Long season: 196 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 24–April 25 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans October 4–November 8 (35 days).
Frost probability for 98247
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 25 | April 9 | March 24 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 4 | October 22 | November 8 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MT VERNON 3 WNW (51.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 196-day season in Everson
In Everson (196 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 5 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 154 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 154 available after Apr 23. | Jun 22 |
| Pepper | Feb 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 154 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 154 available after Apr 23. | Jun 27 |
| Lettuce | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 31 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 238 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 19. | Aug 20 |
| Cucumber | Mar 19 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Beans | — | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 2 |
| Peas | — | Feb 12–Apr 23 | 259 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 259 available after Feb 12. | Aug 11 |
| Zucchini | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Onion | Jan 15 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 231 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 12–Apr 2 | 273 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 19 |
| Kale | Jan 29 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Broccoli | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 231 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 12. | Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 245 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 12. | Aug 20 |
| Radish | — | Feb 12–May 7 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Oct 29. | Sep 20 |
| Beets | — | Feb 12–May 7 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 217 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 22 | 301 | overwinter: Plant Oct 22 to Nov 12; harvest the following summer. | Nov 12 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 5–Apr 30 | 252 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 5; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 12 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 168 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 168 available after Apr 16. | Jul 4 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 23 | 161 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 161 available after Apr 23. | Jun 9 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 26 | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 210 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 210 available after Apr 2. | Aug 1 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 12 | Mar 26–Mar 26 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 12–May 7 | 273 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 19 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 245 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 245 available after Mar 12. | Jul 21 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 161 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 161 available after Apr 23. | Jun 9 |
| Eggplant | Feb 19 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 154 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 154 available after Apr 23. | Jul 2 |
| Okra | Mar 12 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 175 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Basil | Mar 5 | Apr 30–Apr 30 | 161 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 12–Apr 2 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Parsley | Jan 29 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 196 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 16. | Aug 6 |
| Celery | Jan 29 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 196 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 16. | Jun 17 |
| Scallions | Jan 29 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 9 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 12. | Sep 4 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 12 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 210 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 31 |
| Collards | Jan 29 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 245 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 154 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 154 available after Apr 23. | Jun 17 |
| Chives | Jan 15 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 210 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 210 available after Apr 16. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 12–May 7 | 259 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Oregano | Jan 29 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 210 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 210 available after Apr 16. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 15 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 196 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 196 available after Apr 16. | — |
| Sage | Feb 12 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 210 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 210 available after Apr 16. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 29 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 210 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 210 available after Apr 16. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Cosmos | Mar 12 | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
| Lavender | Jan 15 | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 217 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 26 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 8. | Aug 5 |
| Melons | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 154 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 154 available after Apr 23. | Jun 17 |
| Mint | — | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 217 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 217 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 12 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 175 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 175 available after Apr 16. | Jul 21 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 161 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 161 available after Apr 23. | Jun 19 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 182 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 182 available after Apr 9. | Jul 16 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 12 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 161 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 161 available after Apr 16. | Jun 27 |
| Watermelon | Mar 26 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 161 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 161 available after Apr 16. | Jun 22 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 168 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 31 |
| Zinnias | Mar 12 | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 182 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Jul 26; both mature before Oct 8. | Jul 26 |
Month by month in Everson
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 15), Lavender (Jan 15), Onion (Jan 15), Rosemary (Jan 15), Celery (Jan 29), Collards (Jan 29), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 12), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 12), Cabbage (Feb 12), Lettuce (Feb 12), Sage (Feb 12), Swiss Chard (Feb 12), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 12), Beets (Feb 12), Dill (Feb 12), Peas (Feb 12), Radish (Feb 12), Spinach (Feb 12), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 5), Tomato (Mar 5), Bok Choy (Mar 12), Corn (Mar 12), Cosmos (Mar 12), Nasturtiums (Mar 12), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 12), Turnip (Mar 12), Carrots (Mar 19), Potatoes (Mar 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 12), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 12), Cabbage (Mar 12), Collards (Mar 12), Kale (Mar 12), Lettuce (Mar 12), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 5). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 9), Beans (Apr 16), Pole Beans (Apr 16). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 2), Cauliflower (Apr 2), Cosmos (Apr 9), Lavender (Apr 9), Marigolds (Apr 9), Mint (Apr 9), +25 more. Last frost around April 9. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 9), Pumpkin (Jun 9), Cantaloupe (Jun 17), Celery (Jun 17), Melons (Jun 17), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 19), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 2), Corn (Jul 4), Sunflowers (Jul 16), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 21), Pole Beans (Jul 21), Basil (Jul 26), +8 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cauliflower (Aug 1), Beans (Aug 2), Marigolds (Aug 5), Parsley (Aug 6), Peas (Aug 11), Cabbage (Aug 20), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 4), Kohlrabi (Sep 4), Turnip (Sep 9), Arugula (Sep 19), Spinach (Sep 19), Radish (Sep 20). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 22). First frost around October 22. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 12). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Everson, WA (ZIP 98247)?
The median last spring frost date for Everson, WA (ZIP code 98247) is around April 9. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before March 24; one in ten it runs past April 25.
What is the first fall frost date in Everson, WA?
The median first fall frost date for Everson, WA is around October 22. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 4 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Everson, WA?
The frost-free growing season in Everson is about 196 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Everson (196 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Everson, WA?
Everson, WA is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Everson, WA?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 5 and plant out Apr 23 in Everson. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Everson?
Two: plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 29.
When do I plant garlic in Everson?
Oct 22 to Nov 12; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Everson?
Yes: plant out Apr 23 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 22 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Bellingham (ZIP 98226) has 215 frost-free days, 19 more than Everson (ZIP 98247). See Bellingham ZIP 98226 frost dates
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