Frost dates for 89003Beatty, NV
The average last spring frost in Beatty is April 12 and the average first fall frost is November 3, giving a typical growing season of about 204 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 12
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 3
- Growing season
- 204 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 18 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 13 · Apr 28 · May 22 | Oct 5 · Oct 23 · Nov 7 | 177 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 12 · Apr 30 | Oct 18 · Nov 3 · Nov 16 | 204 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 27 · Apr 15 | Oct 28 · Nov 13 · Nov 27 | 231 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Beatty
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – May 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jul 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jun 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 5 – May 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 24 – Nov 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89003 is matched to the NOAA station Beatty 8 N, NV, 21.8 km away, at 3,550 ft elevation (259 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatty 8 N, NV (used) | 3,550 ft | Apr 12 | Nov 3 |
| Amargosa Farms-Garey, NV | 2,450 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 13 |
| Death Valley Np, CA | -194 ft | Jan 1 | Dec 19 |
| Stovepipe Wells 1 Sw, CA | 84 ft | Jan 4 | Dec 22 |
Frost dates near Beatty
- Amargosa Valley, NV 89020 · last Mar 15, first Nov 13
- Death Valley, CA 92328 · last Jan 1, first Dec 19
- Mercury, NV 89023 · last Mar 10, first Nov 19
- Pahrump, NV 89060 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Indian Springs, NV 89018 · last Mar 16, first Nov 17
- Shoshone, CA 92384 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Darwin, CA 93522 · last Apr 17, first Nov 1
- Las Vegas, NV 89124 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Beatty, NV?
- For ZIP code 89003, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Beatty 8 N, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Beatty, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89003?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 204 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.