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

Planting zone for 98590 — Tokeland, WA

ZIP code 98590 (Tokeland, Pacific County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost November 7.

Where ZIP 98590 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.

Zone9b25 to 30 °F

Coldest night−3.9 to −1.1 °C

Last frostMar 29

First frostNov 7

2012 zone8b

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

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Tokeland, WA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 29median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 24only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 7median — 10% chance by Oct 19

Growing season224 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 22 and returns around December 1.

From the NOAA station Grayland, WA — 7 miles away, elevation 10 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 98590

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 12 – Sep 26

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 24 – Nov 28

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 29) and first fall frost (Nov 7) 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 98590 came on Feb 1 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 11).

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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 9b in Washington

621 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Washington, and rated by the USDA to survive 25 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9b. 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 Tokeland, WA.

Soil in Tokeland, WA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 98590 is Westport — fine sand, excessively drained.

TextureFine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Westport fine sand, 3 to 10 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 98590; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Tokeland, WA

Summer high68 °Faverage high, August

Winter low37 °Faverage low, February

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights37nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,304base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 51 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 33 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation75.2 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: Grayland, WA (7 mi away); precipitation: Grayland, WA (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

985479a

Grayland, WA · 5 mi

986409a

Ocean Park, WA · 6 mi

985279a

Bay Center, WA · 9 mi

986419a

Oysterville, WA · 10 mi

985869a

South Bend, WA · 14 mi

Washington planting zones →

Questions about 98590

What planting zone is ZIP code 98590?

ZIP code 98590 (Tokeland, WA) is in USDA hardiness zone 9b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 25 to 30 °F (−3.9 to −1.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Tokeland, WA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 98590 is March 29; after April 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Grayland station.

When is the first frost in Tokeland, WA?

The median first fall frost near 98590 is November 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 224 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 98590?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 1 – Feb 15 and set transplants outside around Apr 5 – Apr 19, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 98590 get?

About 75.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Grayland station).

How hot do summers get in Tokeland, WA?

The average high peaks at 68 °F in August, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 98590 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Westport at the center of ZIP 98590: fine sand, excessively drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Tokeland, WA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 98590 came on Feb 1 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Tokeland, WA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 98590 is 15 h 51 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 98590 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 98590 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.