Frost Dates for Alamo, NV

Based on data from Pahranagat Wr weather station, 7 miles away

Elevation: 3468 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 3
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 31

30% Probability

Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost April 9
First Fall Frost October 24

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 12
First Fall Hard Freeze November 12
37.37°N, 115.16°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

211 Days April 3 to October 31

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.
Zone 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
BWk Cold Desert

Dry with hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is minimal year-round. Short growing seasons and large temperature swings require careful timing. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant plants are best suited.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January54°42°29°
February59°45°32°
March66°52°37°
April74°58°42°
May83°67°50°
June95°77°59°
July100°83°66°
August99°82°64°
September91°73°55°
October78°61°44°
November65°49°34°
December53°40°27°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January0.4
February3.8
March2.2
April0.0
May0.0
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October0.0
November0.0
December0.0

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 34m · Shortest: 9h 26m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:59 AM4:41 PM9h 42m
February6:36 AM5:14 PM10h 37m
March6:59 AM6:42 PM11h 43m
April6:12 AM7:10 PM12h 58m
May5:37 AM7:37 PM14h 00m
June5:24 AM7:57 PM14h 33m
July5:36 AM7:56 PM14h 20m
August6:02 AM7:28 PM13h 26m
September6:28 AM6:42 PM12h 14m
October6:55 AM5:56 PM11h 01m
November6:27 AM4:24 PM9h 57m
December6:53 AM4:20 PM9h 27m

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