Frost dates for 89010Dyer, NV
The average last spring frost in Dyer is May 9 and the average first fall frost is October 4, giving a typical growing season of about 147 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 4
- Growing season
- 147 days
Safer after Jun 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 187 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) | May 9 · May 27 · Jun 12 | Sep 9 · Sep 24 · Oct 6 | 122 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 · May 9 · Jun 1 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 17 | 147 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 25 · May 16 | Sep 30 · Oct 13 · Oct 27 | 171 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dyer
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 | Apr 8 – Jun 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jun 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Jun 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – May 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 24 – Oct 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89010 is matched to the NOAA station Dyer 5S, NV, 20.4 km away, at 4,900 ft elevation (34 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer 5S, NV (used) | 4,900 ft | May 9 | Oct 4 |
| Silverpeak, NV | 4,274 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 16 |
| Bishop Ap, CA | 4,102 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Mina, NV | 4,580 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Dyer
- Silverpeak, NV 89047 · last Jun 10, first Sep 17
- Bishop, CA 93514 · last Apr 29, first Oct 15
- Benton, CA 93512 · last May 23, first Oct 9
- Mina, NV 89422 · last Apr 14, first Oct 24
- Big Pine, CA 93513 · last Apr 29, first Oct 15
- Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 · last Jun 10, first Sep 17
- Goldfield, NV 89013 · last Apr 27, first Oct 22
- Luning, NV 89420 · last Apr 14, first Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dyer, NV?
- For ZIP code 89010, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dyer 5S, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 1.
- When is the first frost in Dyer, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89010?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 147 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.