When to plant in Sherwood, OR
USDA Zone 8bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Sherwood, Oregon — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
A generous ~246-day season lets Sherwood gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 8b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Sherwood, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
REX 1 S · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Sherwood’s own odds, recorded at REX 1 S.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 6 | Apr 21 | Mar 30 | Oct 20 | Nov 3 | Nov 22 |
| 32°F | Apr 19 | Mar 21 | Feb 23 | Nov 4 | Nov 22 | Dec 12 |
| 28°F | Mar 11 | Feb 15 | Jan 3 | Nov 15 | Dec 10 | Jan 12 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Sherwood, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 11 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Sherwood planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Sherwood, OR?
On average, the last spring frost in Sherwood is around March 21 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Sherwood, OR?
Expect Sherwood's first fall frost near November 22 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Sherwood in?
Sherwood is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Sherwood?
There are roughly 246 frost-free days in Sherwood (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 21 to the first fall frost near November 22.
When should I plant tomatoes in Sherwood?
In Sherwood, start tomato seeds indoors around January 24–February 7, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 28 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Tualatin · 6 km
- Wilsonville · 8 km
- Tigard · 8 km
- Newberg · 11 km
- Lake Oswego · 13 km
- Beaverton · 13 km
- Aloha · 15 km
- West Linn · 16 km
Frost dates recorded at REX 1 S, 8 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Sherwood, OR — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00357127. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/oregon/sherwood.