Frost Dates for Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Based on data from Minden weather station, 5 miles away

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. May 30
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. September 26
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 June 4
First Fall Frost September 19

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze May 6
First Fall Hard Freeze October 8
38.89°N, -119.74°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

119 Days May 30 to September 26

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 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F (−21 to −18°C)

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

Csa Hot-Summer Mediterranean

Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Classic Mediterranean climate ideal for grapes, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. Summer irrigation is usually necessary.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 40° 70° 100°
33°
High: 47°F
Avg: 33°F
Low: 19°F
Jan
37°
High: 51°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 22°F
Feb
43°
High: 58°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 27°F
Mar
47°
High: 64°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 30°F
Apr
55°
High: 73°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 38°F
May
63°
High: 83°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 44°F
Jun
70°
High: 91°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 49°F
Jul
68°
High: 90°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 47°F
Aug
62°
High: 83°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 40°F
Sep
51°
High: 71°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 31°F
Oct
40°
High: 57°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 23°F
Nov
32°
High: 46°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 19°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 4.2"
4.0"
4.05"
Jan
3.3"
3.27"
Feb
3.3"
3.33"
Mar
2.4"
2.36"
Apr
2.7"
2.66"
May
0.0"
0.00"
Jun
0.0"
0.00"
Jul
0.0"
0.00"
Aug
0.0"
0.00"
Sep
0.6"
0.55"
Oct
3.6"
3.64"
Nov
4.2"
4.20"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 33m
Feb: 6:44 AM – 5:16 PM · 10h 32m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 02m
May: 4:56 AM – 7:04 PM · 14h 08m
Jun: 4:38 AM – 7:22 PM · 14h 43m
Jul: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 29m
Aug: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 32m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 57m
Nov: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 50m
Dec: 7:22 AM – 4:38 PM · 9h 17m
Daylight Longest: 14h 44m · Shortest: 9h 16m

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