Frost Dates for Rachel, NV
Elevation: 1469 m
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.
May 4
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 8
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
May 13
First Fall Frost
October 4
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
April 18
First Fall Hard Freeze
October 17
Growing Season
157 Days
May 4 to October 8
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 6a
Avg. annual minimum: −10 to −5°F
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.
Temperature
10°
40°
70°
100°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 32° | 18° |
| February | 52° | 37° | 22° |
| March | 60° | 44° | 27° |
| April | 67° | 51° | 34° |
| May | 76° | 59° | 42° |
| June | 88° | 69° | 50° |
| July | 94° | 75° | 56° |
| August | 93° | 74° | 54° |
| September | 86° | 66° | 46° |
| October | 72° | 53° | 33° |
| November | 58° | 40° | 23° |
| December | 46° | 31° | 17° |
Precipitation
0"
1"
2"
3"
3.8"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 3.8 |
| February | 3.5 |
| March | 3.8 |
| April | 1.8 |
| May | 0.0 |
| June | 0.0 |
| July | 0.0 |
| August | 0.0 |
| September | 0.0 |
| October | 0.0 |
| November | 0.0 |
| December | 2.2 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Longest: 14h 36m · Shortest: 9h 24m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 43m |
| April | 5:31 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 4:59 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 4:42 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 35m |
| July | 4:49 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 22m |
| August | 5:16 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 27m |
| September | 5:53 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:30 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 00m |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 24m |
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