Frost Dates for Red Rock Canyon - Spg Mt Rch S, NV

Elevation: 1152 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. March 13
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. November 15

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 March 29
First Fall Frost November 9

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 21
First Fall Hard Freeze November 27
36.07°N, 115.46°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

247 Days March 13 to November 15

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°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)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January53°43°32°
February56°46°35°
March64°52°41°
April70°59°47°
May80°68°56°
June90°78°67°
July95°84°73°
August94°83°72°
September87°75°62°
October75°63°50°
November62°50°38°
December52°42°32°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January8.5
February8.3
March6.5
April0.2
May0.0
June0.0
July0.0
August0.0
September0.0
October0.0
November0.0
December2.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Pacific Time (PT) Longest: 14h 27m · Shortest: 9h 33m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Pacific Time (PT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January6:57 AM4:45 PM9h 48m
February6:36 AM5:17 PM10h 41m
March6:60 AM6:43 PM11h 44m
April6:14 AM7:10 PM12h 55m
May5:41 AM7:35 PM13h 55m
June5:29 AM7:55 PM14h 26m
July5:41 AM7:54 PM14h 14m
August6:05 AM7:27 PM13h 22m
September6:30 AM6:43 PM12h 13m
October6:55 AM5:59 PM11h 03m
November6:26 AM4:28 PM10h 03m
December6:51 AM4:24 PM9h 33m

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