Frost Dates for Lincoln City, OR 97367

Last spring frost April 8 · First fall frost November 17 · 223 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a

ZIP 97367 has about 11,200 people.

Long season: 223 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 15–May 5 (51 days). Fall frost risk spans October 18–December 6 (49 days).

Frost probability for 97367

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)May 5April 8March 15
Fall (first frost)October 18November 17December 6

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CLOVERDALE (33.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 223-day season in Lincoln City

In Lincoln City (223 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoMar 4Apr 22–Apr 29181fits: 80 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 22.Jul 18
PepperFeb 25Apr 22–Apr 29181fits: 75 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 22.Jul 23
LettuceFeb 11Mar 11–Mar 18258two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24.Sep 26
Carrots—Mar 18–Mar 25265fits: 70 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 18.Sep 15
CucumberMar 18Apr 22–Apr 29195two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 21
Beans—Apr 15–Apr 29209two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10.Aug 28
Peas—Feb 11–Apr 22286fits: 65 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 11.Sep 6
ZucchiniMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29195two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 26
OnionJan 14Mar 11–Mar 25258fits: 100 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 11.—
Spinach—Feb 11–Apr 1300two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8.Oct 15
KaleJan 28Mar 11–Mar 25272two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8.Sep 30
BroccoliFeb 11Mar 11–Mar 25258fits: 80 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 11.Aug 22
CabbageFeb 11Mar 11–Mar 25272fits: 70 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 11.Sep 15
Radish—Feb 11–May 6286two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Nov 24.Oct 16
Beets—Feb 11–May 6286two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24.Sep 16
Potatoes—Mar 25–Apr 1244fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 25.—
Garlic—Nov 17328overwinter: Plant Nov 17 to Dec 8; harvest the following summer.Dec 8
Strawberry—Mar 4–Apr 29279perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 4; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornMar 11Apr 15–Apr 22195fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 15.Jul 30
PumpkinMar 25Apr 22–Apr 22188fits: 100 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 22.Jul 5
CauliflowerFeb 25Apr 1–Apr 15237fits: 75 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 1.Aug 27
Swiss ChardFeb 11Mar 25–Mar 25244two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24.Sep 16
Arugula—Feb 11–May 6300two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8.Oct 15
Brussel SproutsFeb 11Mar 11–Mar 25272fits: 100 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 11.Aug 16
Butternut SquashMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29188fits: 100 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 22.Jul 5
EggplantFeb 18Apr 22–Apr 29181fits: 70 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 22.Jul 28
OkraMar 11Apr 15–Apr 22202two-plantings: Plant Apr 15 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 26
BasilMar 4Apr 29–Apr 29188two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 21
Cilantro—Mar 11–Apr 1258two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24.Sep 21
ParsleyJan 28Apr 15–Apr 22223fits: 70 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 15.Sep 1
CeleryJan 28Apr 15–Apr 29223fits: 120 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 15.Jul 13
ScallionsJan 28Mar 11–Mar 25272two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8.Sep 25
Turnip—Mar 11–Mar 25272two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8.Oct 5
Kohlrabi—Feb 25–Mar 11286two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8.Sep 30
Bok ChoyMar 11Apr 1–Apr 8237two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24.Sep 26
CollardsJan 28Mar 11–Mar 25272two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8.Sep 25
CantaloupeMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29181fits: 85 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 22.Jul 13
ChivesJan 14Apr 15–Apr 22237fits: 90 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 15.—
Dill—Feb 11–May 6286two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24.Sep 16
OreganoJan 28Apr 15–Apr 22237fits: 80 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 15.—
RosemaryJan 14Apr 15–Apr 22223fits: 80 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 15.—
SageFeb 11Apr 15–Apr 22237fits: 75 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 15.—
ThymeJan 28Apr 15–Apr 22237fits: 90 days to maturity, 237 available after Apr 15.—
CalendulaFeb 25Mar 25–Apr 8244two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24.Sep 21
CosmosMar 11Apr 8–Apr 22209two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 21
LavenderJan 14Apr 8–Apr 22244fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Apr 8.—
MarigoldsFeb 25Apr 8–Apr 15209two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 31
MelonsMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29181fits: 85 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 22.Jul 13
Mint—Apr 8–Apr 22244fits: 90 days to maturity, 244 available after Apr 8.—
NasturtiumsMar 11Apr 8–Apr 15209two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 26
Pole Beans—Apr 15–Apr 29202fits: 65 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 15.Aug 16
Spaghetti SquashMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29188fits: 90 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 22.Jul 15
Sunflowers—Apr 8–Apr 22209fits: 70 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 8.Aug 11
TomatillosFeb 11Apr 15–Apr 22188fits: 75 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15.Jul 23
WatermelonMar 25Apr 15–Apr 22188fits: 80 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 15.Jul 18
Yellow SquashMar 25Apr 22–Apr 29195two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 26
ZinniasMar 11Apr 8–Apr 22209two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3.Aug 21

Month by month in Lincoln City

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryStart indoors: Chives (Jan 14), Lavender (Jan 14), Onion (Jan 14), Rosemary (Jan 14), Celery (Jan 28), Collards (Jan 28), +5 more.
FebruaryStart indoors: Broccoli (Feb 11), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 11), Cabbage (Feb 11), Lettuce (Feb 11), Sage (Feb 11), Swiss Chard (Feb 11), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 11), Beets (Feb 11), Dill (Feb 11), Peas (Feb 11), Radish (Feb 11), Spinach (Feb 11), +1 more.
MarchStart indoors: Basil (Mar 4), Tomato (Mar 4), Bok Choy (Mar 11), Corn (Mar 11), Cosmos (Mar 11), Nasturtiums (Mar 11), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 11), Turnip (Mar 11), Carrots (Mar 18), Potatoes (Mar 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 11), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 11), Cabbage (Mar 11), Collards (Mar 11), Kale (Mar 11), Lettuce (Mar 11), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 4).
AprilDirect sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 8), Beans (Apr 15), Pole Beans (Apr 15). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 1), Cauliflower (Apr 1), Cosmos (Apr 8), Lavender (Apr 8), Marigolds (Apr 8), Mint (Apr 8), +25 more. Last frost around April 8.
MayFrost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini.
JuneSuccession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently.
JulyLast sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 5), Pumpkin (Jul 5), Cantaloupe (Jul 13), Celery (Jul 13), Melons (Jul 13), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 15), +6 more.
AugustLast sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 11), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 16), Pole Beans (Aug 16), Basil (Aug 21), Cosmos (Aug 21), Cucumber (Aug 21), +9 more.
SeptemberLast sowing dates: Parsley (Sep 1), Peas (Sep 6), Cabbage (Sep 15), Carrots (Sep 15), Beets (Sep 16), Dill (Sep 16), +9 more.
OctoberLast sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 5), Arugula (Oct 15), Spinach (Oct 15), Radish (Oct 16).
NovemberDirect sow from: Garlic (Nov 17). First frost around November 17.
DecemberLast sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 8).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last frost date for Lincoln City, OR (ZIP 97367)?

The median last spring frost date for Lincoln City, OR (ZIP code 97367) is around April 8. 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 15; one in ten it runs past May 5.

What is the first fall frost date in Lincoln City, OR?

The median first fall frost date for Lincoln City, OR is around November 17. 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 18 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Lincoln City, OR?

The frost-free growing season in Lincoln City is about 223 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 Lincoln City (223 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 Lincoln City, OR?

Lincoln City, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (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 Lincoln City, OR?

Start tomatoes indoors Mar 4 and plant out Apr 22 in Lincoln City. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Lincoln City?

Two: plant Mar 11 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24.

When do I plant garlic in Lincoln City?

Nov 17 to Dec 8; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

Can I get two tomato crops in Lincoln City?

Yes: plant out Apr 22 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 18 for a fall crop.

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