Fall in zone 6aPhoto: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 97638 (Silver Lake, OR)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Summer Lake 1 S, OR (18 miles away).
- Average last spring frostJun 850% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostSep 1550% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)96 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone6a-10 to -5°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 18, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
4-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 97638 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
No soil reading near this ZIP. Typical extension timing for your region: spring mid-April to mid-May.
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Mountain West and High Plains. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Kentucky bluegrass (cool-season): Early fall: Around Labor Day (late August–September); Late fall: Late October–November, before the ground freezes; Late spring: Optional around Memorial Day. Avoid: Early-spring and midsummer feeding (pushes top growth, favors crabgrass).
Plant now
No vegetable planting windows are open this week.
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | May 20 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Jun 8 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Jun 25 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Aug 31 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Sep 15 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Sep 28 |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | n/a | n/a |
| 32°F (freeze) | Jun 8 | Sep 15 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | May 18 | Sep 29 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 97638
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Jun 8) and first fall frost (Sep 15). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 13–27 | Jun 15–29 (transplant) | – |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Mar 30–Apr 13 | Jun 22–Jul 6 (transplant) | – |
| Eggplant | Mar 30–Apr 13 | Jun 22–Jul 6 (transplant) | – |
| Tomatillo | Apr 13–27 | Jun 15–29 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Apr 13–27 | May 18–Jun 8 (transplant) May 11–Jun 22 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 11 (transplant) Jul 7–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Apr 27–May 18 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 11 (sowing) |
| Kale | Apr 13–27 | May 11–25 (transplant) May 11–25 (sow outdoors) | Jun 23–Jul 21 (transplant) Jun 9–Jul 7 (sowing) |
| Collards | Apr 13–27 | May 11–Jun 8 (transplant) May 11–Jun 8 (sow outdoors) | Jun 23–Jul 21 (transplant) Jun 9–Jul 7 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Mar 30–Apr 13 | May 11–25 (transplant) | Jun 9–Jul 7 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Mar 30–Apr 13 | May 11–25 (transplant) | Jun 9–Jul 7 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Mar 30–Apr 13 | May 25–Jun 8 (transplant) | Jun 9–Jul 7 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Mar 16–30 | May 11–25 (transplant) | May 26–Jun 16 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Apr 13–27 | May 11–25 (transplant) May 11–25 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–21 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | May 11–25 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | May 11–Jun 8 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 18 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | May 11–Jun 1 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Apr 27–May 11 | May 25–Jun 15 (transplant) May 25–Jun 22 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–21 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | May 11–Jun 8 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–21 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | May 18–Jun 15 (sow outdoors) | Jun 23–Jul 7 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | May 4–Jun 15 (sow outdoors) | Aug 4–18 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | May 11–Jun 1 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–21 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | May 18–Jun 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Apr 13–May 11 (sow outdoors) | Jun 23–Jul 7 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Mar 16–30 | Apr 27–May 11 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Apr 27–May 25 (sow outdoors) | Jul 7–21 (sowing) |
| Leek | Mar 16–30 | May 11–25 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Aug 4–Sep 1 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Apr 27–May 11 (transplant) | Aug 4–Sep 1 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | May 11–25 (transplant) | May 26–Jun 9 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Jun 29–Jul 13 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Jun 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Jun 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, pole | – | Jun 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Jun 22–Jul 6 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Jun 29–Jul 20 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | May 11–18 | Jun 15–29 (transplant) Jun 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Summer squash / zucchini | May 11–18 | Jun 15–29 (transplant) Jun 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Winter squash | May 11–18 | Jun 15–29 (transplant) Jun 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Jun 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | May 11–18 | Jun 22–Jul 6 (transplant) Jun 22–Jul 6 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | May 11–18 | Jun 22–Jul 6 (transplant) Jun 22–Jul 6 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Apr 27–May 11 | Jun 22–Jul 6 (transplant) Jun 22–Jul 6 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Mar 16–30 | Jun 15–22 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Apr 27–May 11 | Jun 15–29 (transplant) Jun 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | May 25–Jun 22 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Mar 30–Apr 13 | May 25–Jun 8 (transplant) May 18–Jun 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Jun 8–22 (sow outdoors) | Jul 21–Aug 4 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Jun 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | May 11–25 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | May 11–25 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | May 11–25 (transplant) | Jul 7–Aug 4 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Summer Lake 1 S, OR (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00358173), elevation 4,192 ft, 17.6 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paisley, OR | 40 mi | Jun 6 | Sep 14 |
| Wickiup Dam, OR | 50 mi | Jun 7 | Sep 18 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 2 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 97638
When is the last frost in 97638?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 97638 is June 8. For a more cautious planting date, use June 25, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 97638?
The average first fall freeze is September 15. In 1 year in 10 it comes by August 31.
What hardiness zone is 97638?
ZIP 97638 is in USDA zone 6a (-10 to -5°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 97638 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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