Frost Dates for Desert Nwr, NV

Elevation: 888 m

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 22
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 7
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 2
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 1
First Fall Hard Freeze November 19
36.44°N, -115.36°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

230 Days March 22 to November 7

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

BWh Hot Desert

Very hot and extremely dry with minimal rainfall. Irrigation is essential for any gardening. Heat-tolerant crops and desert-adapted plants thrive; shade structures help in peak summer.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

30° 50° 70° 90° 110°
44°
High: 57°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 31°F
Jan
47°
High: 61°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 34°F
Feb
54°
High: 68°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 39°F
Mar
60°
High: 76°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 45°F
Apr
69°
High: 85°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 53°F
May
79°
High: 96°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 61°F
Jun
84°
High: 101°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 68°F
Jul
83°
High: 100°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 66°F
Aug
75°
High: 92°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 58°F
Sep
63°
High: 79°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 46°F
Oct
51°
High: 66°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 36°F
Nov
43°
High: 56°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 30°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 3" 3.3"
0.2"
0.22"
Jan
3.3"
3.32"
Feb
0.9"
0.91"
Mar
0.0"
0.00"
Apr
0.0"
0.00"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.0"
0.00"
Oct
0.0"
0.00"
Nov
0.0"
0.00"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
May: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 56m
Jun: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Jul: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 15m
Aug: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 23m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 01m
Dec: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 31m
Daylight Longest: 14h 29m · Shortest: 9h 31m

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