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

Planting zone for 98535 — Copalis Beach, WA

ZIP code 98535 (Copalis Beach, Grays Harbor County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is April 26 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 98535 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 26

First frostOct 22

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 Copalis Beach, WA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 26median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 15only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 3

Growing season180 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Humptulips Salmon Hatchery, WA — 11 miles away, elevation 141 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 98535

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Apr 5

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

TomatoesTransplant · May 3 – May 17

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 10 – May 24

BeansSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 26) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 98535 came on Feb 3 — 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 15).

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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).

Native plants for zone 9a in Washington

617 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Washington, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Copalis Beach, WA.

Soil in Copalis Beach, WA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 98535 is Mopang — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH4.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter12.5%high

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Mopang silt loam, 5 to 30 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 98535; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Copalis Beach, WA

Summer high70 °Faverage high, August

Winter low34 °Faverage low, February

Hot days2days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights73nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,176base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 55 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 29 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation86.8 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: Humptulips Salmon Hatchery, WA (11 mi away); precipitation: Ocean Shores 0.9 Sse, WA (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

985369a

Copalis Crossing, WA · 6 mi

985719a

Pacific Beach, WA · 8 mi

985699a

Ocean Shores, WA · 8 mi

Washington planting zones →

Questions about 98535

What planting zone is ZIP code 98535?

ZIP code 98535 (Copalis Beach, WA) 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 Copalis Beach, WA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 98535 is April 26; after May 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Humptulips Salmon Hatchery station.

When is the first frost in Copalis Beach, WA?

The median first fall frost near 98535 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 180 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 98535?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 1 – Mar 15 and set transplants outside around May 3 – May 17, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 98535 get?

About 86.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ocean Shores 0.9 Sse station).

How hot do summers get in Copalis Beach, WA?

The average high peaks at 70 °F in August, with about 2 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 98535 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Mopang at the center of ZIP 98535: silt loam, well drained, pH about 4.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Copalis Beach, WA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 98535 came on Feb 3 in 2026, 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Copalis Beach, WA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 98535 is 15 h 55 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 98535 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 98535 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.