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Centralia, WA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Centralia, WA (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 22, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 27, 202616 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 12, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Centralia, WA’s first frost (~Oct 27, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Centralia, WA

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March

April

May

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ZIP codes in Centralia

98531

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Centralia, WA (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.