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

Planting zone for 98282 — Camano Island, WA

ZIP code 98282 (Camano Island, Snohomish County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost November 11.

Where ZIP 98282 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 17
First frostNov 11
2012 zone8b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Camano Island, WA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 17median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 11median — 10% chance by Oct 21
Growing season237 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 21 and returns around November 28.

From the NOAA station Coupeville 1 S, WA — 9 miles away, elevation 49 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 98282

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 31 – Apr 14
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 16 – Sep 30
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 28 – Dec 2
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 17) and first fall frost (Nov 11) 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 98282 came on Feb 15 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 23).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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).

Native plants for zone 8b in Washington

614 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Washington, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 32

Alaska cedar75 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −22 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fbigleaf maple60 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −14 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fboxelder60 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °F

Shrubs 114

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine laurel1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °FBarclay's willow15 ft · high shade tolerance · to −43 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 293

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 157

Alaska brome5 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −18 °FAlaska oniongrass3 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Vines 3

riverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Ftrumpet creeper2 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °Fwestern white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Camano Island, WA.

Soil in Camano Island, WA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 98282 is Elwha — slightly decomposed plant material, moderately well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter75%high
Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Elwha-Zylstra-Morancreek, cool, complex, 2 to 12 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 98282; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Camano Island, WA

Summer high71 °Faverage high, August
Winter low36 °Faverage low, February
Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights32nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,420base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day16 h 05 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 20 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation27.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°32 °FJanuary: average high 44 °F, low 37 °F 44°37° JanFebruary: average high 47 °F, low 36 °F 47°36° FebMarch: average high 51 °F, low 38 °F 51°38° MarApril: average high 57 °F, low 42 °F 57°42° AprMay: average high 62 °F, low 47 °F 62°47° MayJune: average high 65 °F, low 50 °F 65°50° JunJuly: average high 70 °F, low 53 °F 70°53° JulAugust: average high 71 °F, low 53 °F 71°53° AugSeptember: average high 66 °F, low 49 °F 66°49° SepOctober: average high 56 °F, low 45 °F 56°45° OctNovember: average high 49 °F, low 40 °F 49°40° NovDecember: average high 44 °F, low 36 °F 44°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 3.02 in precipitation 3.0 JanFebruary: 2.10 in precipitation 2.1 FebMarch: 2.92 in precipitation 2.9 MarApril: 2.42 in precipitation 2.4 AprMay: 2.29 in precipitation 2.3 MayJune: 1.61 in precipitation 1.6 JunJuly: 0.94 in precipitation 0.9 JulAugust: 0.91 in precipitation 0.9 AugSeptember: 1.30 in precipitation 1.3 SepOctober: 2.61 in precipitation 2.6 OctNovember: 3.60 in precipitation 3.6 NovDecember: 3.63 in precipitation 3.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Coupeville 1 S, WA (9 mi away); precipitation: Coupeville 7.0 Sse, WA (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

982398b
Coupeville, WA · 7 mi
982928b
Stanwood, WA · 9 mi
982538b
Greenbank, WA · 10 mi
982778b
Oak Harbor, WA · 10 mi
982388b
Conway, WA · 11 mi
982878b
Silvana, WA · 11 mi
982788b
Oak Harbor, WA · 12 mi
982608b
Langley, WA · 12 mi

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Questions about 98282

What planting zone is ZIP code 98282?

ZIP code 98282 (Camano Island, WA) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Camano Island, WA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 98282 is March 17; after April 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Coupeville 1 S station.

When is the first frost in Camano Island, WA?

The median first fall frost near 98282 is November 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 237 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 98282?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 20 – Feb 3 and set transplants outside around Mar 24 – Apr 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 98282 get?

About 27.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Coupeville 7.0 Sse station).

How hot do summers get in Camano Island, WA?

The average high peaks at 71 °F in August, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 98282 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Elwha at the center of ZIP 98282: slightly decomposed plant material, moderately well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Camano Island, WA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 98282 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 23), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Camano Island, WA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 98282 is 16 h 05 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).