Last frost date in Cheney, Washington
May 30
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after July 13.
September 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by August 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Spokane 17 Ssw (USW00004136), 5.7 miles from Cheney, elevation 2,267 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 9 | May 30 | July 13 |
| First frost in fall | Aug 21 | Sept 4 | Sept 19 |
An early or late year is one in 10: 1 year in 10 the frost comes before the early date, and 1 year in 10 after the late date.
Frost-free days in an average year: 94
Planting calendar for Cheney
Fall planting
USDA dates for places whose average first freeze is about August 30 (Cheney: September 4).
- Broccoli plantsMay 1 – June 1 (past for this year)
- Brussels sprouts plantsMay 1 – June 1 (past for this year)
- Cabbage plantsMay 1 – June 1 (past for this year)
- Cauliflower plantsMay 1 – June 1 (past for this year)
- Celery and celeriac plantsMay 1 – June 1 (past for this year)
- LeeksMay 1 – June 1 (past for this year)
- Onion plants plantsMay 1 – June 10 (past for this year)
- Onion seedMay 1 – June 1 (past for this year)
- Onion setsMay 1 – June 1 (past for this year)
- RadishesMay 1 – July 15 (past for this year)
- Chervil and chivesMay 10 – June 10 (past for this year)
- Garden peasMay 10 – June 15 (past for this year)
- BeetsMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- CarrotsMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Chinese cabbageMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Collards plantsMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Corn saladMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Florence fennelMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Head lettuce plantsMay 15 – July 1 (past for this year)
- KaleMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- KohlrabiMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Leaf lettuceMay 15 – July 15 (past for this year)
- Mustard greensMay 15 – July 15 (past for this year)
- ParsleyMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- ParsnipsMay 15 – June 1 (past for this year)
- PotatoesMay 15 – June 1 (past for this year)
- RutabagaMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- SalsifyMay 15 – June 1 (past for this year)
- SorrelMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- SpinachMay 15 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Swiss chardMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- TurnipsMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Upland cressMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- Witloof chicoryMay 15 – June 15 (past for this year)
- DandelionJune 1 – 15 (past for this year)
- EndiveJune 1 – July 1 (past for this year)
- Summer squashJune 10 – 20 (past for this year)
- TomatoesJune 20 – 30 (past for this year)
- Rhubarb plantsSept 1 – Oct 1 (past for this year)
USDA lists garlic, horseradish, shallots as generally spring-planted here.
Spring planting
USDA dates for places whose average last freeze is about May 30 (Cheney: May 30).
- SpinachApr 20 – June 15
- Asparagus plantsMay 1 – June 1
- BeetsMay 1 – June 15
- Chervil and chivesMay 1 – June 1
- Corn saladMay 1 – June 15
- DandelionMay 1 – 30
- EndiveMay 1 – 30
- Florence fennelMay 1 – 30
- Garden peasMay 1 – June 15
- GarlicMay 1 – 30
- Horseradish plantsMay 1 – 30
- KaleMay 1 – 30
- KohlrabiMay 1 – 30
- LeeksMay 1 – 15
- Onion plants plantsMay 1 – 30
- Onion seedMay 1 – 30
- Onion setsMay 1 – 30
- PotatoesMay 1 – June 15
- RadishesMay 1 – June 15
- Rhubarb plantsMay 1 – 20
- ShallotsMay 1 – June 1
- TurnipsMay 1 – June 15
- Broccoli plantsMay 10 – June 10
- Brussels sprouts plantsMay 10 – June 10
- Cabbage plantsMay 10 – June 15
- CarrotsMay 10 – June 1
- Chinese cabbageMay 10 – June 15
- Collards plantsMay 10 – June 1
- Head lettuce plantsMay 10 – June 30
- Leaf lettuceMay 10 – June 30
- Mustard greensMay 10 – June 30
- ParsleyMay 10 – June 1
- ParsnipsMay 10 – June 1
- RutabagaMay 10 – 20
- SalsifyMay 10 – June 1
- SorrelMay 10 – June 10
- Upland cressMay 15 – June 1
- Cauliflower plantsMay 20 – June 1
- Celery and celeriac plantsMay 20 – June 1
- Sweet cornMay 20 – June 1
- Swiss chardMay 20 – June 1
- Snap beansMay 25 – June 15
- New Zealand spinachJune 1 – 15
- Peppers plantsJune 1 – 15
- Summer squashJune 1 – 20
- Witloof chicoryJune 1 – 15
- TomatoesJune 5 – 20
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5 (earliest safe spring and latest safe fall dates), applied to this place's NOAA frost dates. “Plants” means setting out transplants, not sowing seed. How we match the table.
Nearby in Washington
- Airway Heights 11 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Spokane 14 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Spokane Valley 20 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Liberty Lake 25 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Pullman 56 mi · last frost May 6