Frost Dates for Sandy Valley, NV

Based on data from Goodsprings weather station, 12 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. March 17
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 20
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 March 31
First Fall Frost November 14

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 26
First Fall Hard Freeze December 1
35.82°N, -115.63°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

248 Days March 17 to November 20

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

30° 50° 70° 90° 110°
43°
High: 55°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 32°F
Jan
47°
High: 59°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 35°F
Feb
53°
High: 67°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 39°F
Mar
60°
High: 75°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 45°F
Apr
70°
High: 87°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 54°F
May
80°
High: 98°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 62°F
Jun
85°
High: 102°F
Avg: 85°F
Low: 69°F
Jul
83°
High: 100°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 66°F
Aug
76°
High: 91°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 60°F
Sep
64°
High: 78°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 50°F
Oct
51°
High: 63°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 38°F
Nov
43°
High: 54°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 32°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.5"
8.5"
8.47"
Jan
8.3"
8.25"
Feb
6.5"
6.51"
Mar
0.2"
0.17"
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
2.1"
2.06"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:05 AM – 4:55 PM · 9h 49m
Feb: 6:39 AM – 5:21 PM · 10h 41m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 55m
May: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 54m
Jun: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 25m
Jul: 4:54 AM – 7:06 PM · 14h 12m
Aug: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 22m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 04m
Nov: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 04m
Dec: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 35m
Daylight Longest: 14h 26m · Shortest: 9h 34m

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