Frost dates for 89041Pahrump, NV
The average last spring frost in Pahrump is March 29 and the average first fall frost is November 3, giving a typical growing season of about 218 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 29
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 3
- Growing season
- 218 days
Safer after Apr 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 18 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 8 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 25 · Apr 14 · May 2 | Oct 9 · Oct 24 · Nov 7 | 191 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 29 · Apr 21 | Oct 18 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 218 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 16 · Mar 6 · Apr 2 | Oct 28 · Nov 13 · Nov 26 | 248 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Pahrump
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 26 – May 4 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 29 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Jul 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 29 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – May 14 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – May 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 24 – Nov 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89041 is matched to the NOAA station Pahrump 4 Nw, NV, 8.8 km away, at 2,573 ft elevation (127 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump 4 Nw, NV (used) | 2,573 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 3 |
| Mt Charleston Fire Stn, NV | 7,460 ft | May 31 | Oct 2 |
| Mercury Desert Rock Ap, NV | 3,230 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 17 |
| Mercury 3 Ssw, NV | 3,284 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 19 |
Frost dates near Pahrump
- Pahrump, NV 89048 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Shoshone, CA 92384 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Tecopa, CA 92389 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Las Vegas, NV 89179 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Indian Springs, NV 89018 · last Mar 16, first Nov 17
- Mercury, NV 89023 · last Mar 10, first Nov 19
- Blue Diamond, NV 89004 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
- Amargosa Valley, NV 89020 · last Mar 15, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Pahrump, NV?
- For ZIP code 89041, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 29, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pahrump 4 Nw, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 21.
- When is the first frost in Pahrump, 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 89041?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 218 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.