Frost dates for 89018Indian Springs, NV
The average last spring frost in Indian Springs is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 242 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 242 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 31 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 22 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) | Mar 15 · Apr 6 · Apr 24 | Oct 22 · Nov 6 · Nov 19 | 212 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 16 · Apr 9 | Oct 31 · Nov 17 · Dec 1 | 242 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 22 · Feb 20 · Mar 18 | Nov 12 · Nov 30 · Dec 17 | 281 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Indian Springs
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 | Feb 13 – Apr 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89018 is matched to the NOAA station Mercury Desert Rock Ap, NV, 32.4 km away, at 3,230 ft elevation (61 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury Desert Rock Ap, NV (used) | 3,230 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 17 |
| Desert Nwr, NV | 2,914 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 7 |
| Mercury 3 Ssw, NV | 3,284 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 19 |
| Mt Charleston Fire Stn, NV | 7,460 ft | May 31 | Oct 2 |
Frost dates near Indian Springs
- Indian Springs, NV 89070 · last Mar 16, first Nov 17
- Las Vegas, NV 89124 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Mercury, NV 89023 · last Mar 10, first Nov 19
- Pahrump, NV 89060 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- North Las Vegas, NV 89085 · last Jan 24, first Dec 10
- Blue Diamond, NV 89004 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- The Lakes, NV 89163 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- Nellis Afb, NV 89191 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Indian Springs, NV?
- For ZIP code 89018, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mercury Desert Rock Ap, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Indian Springs, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89018?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 242 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.