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

Planting zone for 98613 — Centerville, WA

ZIP code 98613 (Centerville, Klickitat County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 19 and the first fall frost September 25.

Where ZIP 98613 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostMay 19

First frostSep 25

2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Centerville, WA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 19median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 9only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 25median — 10% chance by Sep 8

Growing season126 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 1 and returns around October 7.

From the NOAA station Goldendale, WA — 7 miles away, elevation 1,641 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 98613

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 28

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7

TomatoesTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 2 – Jun 16

BeansSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 31 – Aug 14

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 11 – Oct 16

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 19) and first fall frost (Sep 25) 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 98613 came on Mar 21 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22).

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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 7b in Washington

592 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Washington, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. 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 Centerville, WA.

Soil in Centerville, WA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 98613 is Rockly — very gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureVery gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Rockly-Lorena complex, 2 to 15 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 98613; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Centerville, WA

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July

Winter low24 °Faverage low, January

Hot days35days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights144nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,953base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 43 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 40 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation16.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall27 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Goldendale, WA (7 mi away); precipitation: Goldendale, WA (7 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.

Dallesport, WA · 11 mi

986707b

Wahkiacus, WA · 11 mi

986207a

Goldendale, WA · 12 mi

970587b

The Dalles, OR · 16 mi

Washington planting zones →

Questions about 98613

What planting zone is ZIP code 98613?

ZIP code 98613 (Centerville, WA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Centerville, WA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 98613 is May 19; after June 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Goldendale station.

When is the first frost in Centerville, WA?

The median first fall frost near 98613 is September 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 126 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 98613?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 24 – Apr 7 and set transplants outside around May 26 – Jun 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 98613 get?

About 16.5 inches of precipitation a year and 27 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Goldendale station).

How hot do summers get in Centerville, WA?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 35 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 98613 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Rockly at the center of ZIP 98613: very gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Centerville, WA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 98613 came on Mar 21 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Centerville, WA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 98613 is 15 h 43 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 98613 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 98613 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.