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Cougar, WA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Cougar, WA (USDA hardiness zone 8a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 1, 2026 22 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 18, 202616 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 29, 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 Cougar, WA’s first frost (~Nov 18, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Cougar

98616

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