Frost dates for 89027Mesquite, NV
The average last spring frost in Mesquite is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 238 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 238 days
Safer after Apr 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 18 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 16 · Apr 4 · Apr 17 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 | 210 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 16 · Apr 5 | Oct 29 · Nov 13 · Nov 25 | 238 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Feb 26 · Mar 19 | Nov 11 · Nov 23 · Dec 8 | 269 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mesquite
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 24 |
| 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 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 24 |
| 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 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89027 is matched to the NOAA station Bunkerville, NV, 4.1 km away, at 1,600 ft elevation (132 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkerville, NV (used) | 1,600 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 13 |
| Beaver Dam, AZ | 1,931 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 19 |
| Lytle Rch, UT | 2,787 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 9 |
| Overton, NV | 1,250 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 22 |
Frost dates near Mesquite
- Mesquite, NV 89024 · last Mar 7, first Nov 19
- Bunkerville, NV 89007 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Littlefield, AZ 86432 · last Mar 7, first Nov 19
- Logandale, NV 89021 · last Feb 26, first Nov 22
- Overton, NV 89040 · last Feb 26, first Nov 22
- Moapa, NV 89025 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Santa Clara, UT 84765 · last Mar 14, first Nov 10
- Ivins, UT 84738 · last Mar 14, first Nov 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mesquite, NV?
- For ZIP code 89027, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bunkerville, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 5.
- When is the first frost in Mesquite, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89027?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 238 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.