Frost Dates for Bellevue, Washington, United States of America

Coordinates: 47.611, -122.199

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Bellevue, Washington, United States of America typically occurs around May 19, and the first autumn air frost around Sep 30. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 134 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -9.4 to -6.7°C (15 to 20°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is February, with an average low of 2°C (36°F). The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26°C (79°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): May 19 (last spring) to Sep 30 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Apr 24 (last spring) to Oct 21 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Mar 8 (last spring) to Nov 29 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Light Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from May 19 to Sep 30, which provides approximately 133 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Apr 24 to Oct 21, which provides a total of 180 days for growing.

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  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostSep 30May 19
Light Ground FrostOct 21Apr 24
Hard Ground FrostNov 29Mar 8

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