Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 97118 — Garibaldi, OR

ZIP code 97118 (Garibaldi, Tillamook County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is April 22 and the first fall frost October 21.

Where ZIP 97118 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostApr 22

First frostOct 21

2012 zone8b

Was 8b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Garibaldi, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 22median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 13only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 21median — 10% chance by Sep 27

Growing season183 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 22 and returns around November 15.

From the NOAA station Tillamook, OR — 7 miles away, elevation 13 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 97118

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Apr 1

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 6 – May 20

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 26 – Sep 9

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 7 – Nov 11

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 22) and first fall frost (Oct 21) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 97118 came on Feb 4 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6).

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Garibaldi, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97118 is Udorthents — gravelly sandy loam, somewhat excessively drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

TextureGravelly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.2strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter6%high

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Urban land-Udorthents complex, 0 to 7 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 97118; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Garibaldi, OR

Summer high69 °Faverage high, August

Winter low36 °Faverage low, February

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights47nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,314base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 42 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 42 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation89.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Tillamook, OR (7 mi away); precipitation: Tillamook, OR (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

971079a

Bay City, OR · 1 mi

971369a

Rockaway Beach, OR · 5 mi

Manzanita, OR · 11 mi

971318b

Nehalem, OR · 12 mi

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Questions about 97118

What planting zone is ZIP code 97118?

ZIP code 97118 (Garibaldi, OR) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Garibaldi, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97118 is April 22; after May 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tillamook station.

When is the first frost in Garibaldi, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97118 is October 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 183 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97118?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 25 – Mar 11 and set transplants outside around Apr 29 – May 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97118 get?

About 89.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tillamook station).

How hot do summers get in Garibaldi, OR?

The average high peaks at 69 °F in August, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97118 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Udorthents at the center of ZIP 97118: gravelly sandy loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 5.2 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Garibaldi, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97118 came on Feb 4 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Garibaldi, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97118 is 15 h 42 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 97118 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 97118 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.