Nevada frost dates

Across Nevada, the average last spring frost is around April 20 and the average first fall frost around October 10 — roughly 173 frost-free days. USDA zones 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a.

Risk you acceptLast spring frost byFirst fall frost by
Cautious (~10%)May 4September 26
Average (~50%)April 20October 10
Gambler (~90%)April 6October 24

Nevada spans a wide range of elevations and climates — your town’s dates can differ from the state average by two weeks or more. Look up your exact ZIP.

→ Turn these into sowing dates with the Nevada planting calendar, or look up an exact ZIP code.

Statewide average from NOAA/NCEI freeze normals. Cautious/gambler dates are about two weeks either side of the average.