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Nevada frost dates
Across the 15Nevada weather stations below, the average last spring frost ranges from Jan 20 in Las Vegas Mccarran to Jun 13 in Denio 52 Wsw. The statewide middle is about May 9 for the last spring frost and Oct 8 for the first fall frost. Las Vegas Mccarran has the longest growing season, about 329 days. Hardiness zones in these places: 5a, 5b, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8b, 9b.
Frost dates by city
| Place | Zone | Last spring frost | 90% safe after | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Mccarran | 9b | Jan 20 | Feb 14 | Dec 15 | 329 |
| Las Vegas Air Terminal | 9b | Jan 24 | Feb 19 | Dec 10 | 320 |
| Mercury 3 Ssw | 8b | Mar 10 | Apr 8 | Nov 19 | 254 |
| Mercury Desert Rock | 8b | Mar 16 | Apr 9 | Nov 17 | 246 |
| Reno Tahoe | 7b | Apr 20 | May 5 | Oct 23 | 186 |
| Tonopah | 6b | Apr 30 | May 24 | Oct 18 | 171 |
| Fallon Naas | 7a | May 6 | May 25 | Oct 8 | 155 |
| Battle Mountain 4Se | 6b | May 9 | May 31 | Sep 29 | 143 |
| Baker 5 W | 6b | May 12 | Jun 4 | Oct 14 | 155 |
| Lovelock Derby | 6b | May 12 | Jun 2 | Sep 27 | 138 |
| Elko | 5b | May 29 | Jun 16 | Sep 18 | 112 |
| Winnemucca | 6b | May 31 | Jun 19 | Sep 17 | 109 |
| Eureka | 5b | Jun 7 | Jun 23 | Sep 17 | 102 |
| Ely Yelland | 5a | Jun 12 | Jun 28 | Sep 13 | 93 |
| Denio 52 Wsw | 6b | Jun 13 | Jul 4 | Sep 20 | 99 |
Dates are the 50% probability of a 32°F freeze (NOAA 1991–2020 normals); "90% safe after" is the date after which a later spring freeze happens in only 1 year in 10.
When to plant in Nevada
Using the statewide middle dates (last frost May 9, first frost Oct 8). Adjust for your town with the table above or the planting calendar.
| Plant | When to plant in Nevada |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | May 16 – May 30 |
| Peas | Mar 28 – Apr 18; fall: Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Potatoes | Apr 11 – May 2 |
| Green beans | May 16 – May 30; fall: Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Garlic | Oct 8 – Nov 5 |
| Tulips | Sep 24 – Nov 5 |