When to plant in Picnic Point, WA
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Picnic Point, Washington — all computed from Picnic Point's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 253 frost-free days, Picnic Point supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 9a is warm enough that Picnic Point can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
EVERETT SNOHOMISH AP · 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 Picnic Point’s own odds, recorded at EVERETT SNOHOMISH AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 27 | Apr 3 | Mar 15 | Oct 19 | Nov 2 | Nov 20 |
| 32°F | Mar 29 | Mar 9 | Feb 15 | Oct 31 | Nov 17 | Dec 7 |
| 28°F | Mar 9 | Feb 13 | Jan 1 | Nov 15 | Dec 6 | Jan 8 |
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 Picnic Point, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 21 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.
Picnic Point planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Picnic Point, WA?
On average, the last spring frost in Picnic Point is around March 9 (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 Picnic Point, WA?
In Picnic Point, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 17 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Picnic Point in?
Picnic Point is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Picnic Point?
There are roughly 253 frost-free days in Picnic Point (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 9 to the first fall frost near November 17.
When should I plant tomatoes in Picnic Point?
In Picnic Point, start tomato seeds indoors around January 12–January 26, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 16 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- North Lynnwood · 4 km
- Mukilteo · 4 km
- Lake Stickney · 4 km
- Lynnwood · 5 km
- Martha Lake · 7 km
- Mill Creek · 7 km
- Alderwood Manor · 8 km
- Edmonds · 8 km
Frost dates recorded at EVERETT SNOHOMISH AP, 4 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 Picnic Point, WA — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00024222. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/washington/picnic-point.