Frost dates for 89042Panaca, NV
The average last spring frost in Panaca is May 15 and the average first fall frost is October 4, giving a typical growing season of about 142 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 4
- Growing season
- 142 days
Safer after Jun 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 201 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 12 · May 31 · Jun 14 | Sep 12 · Sep 27 · Oct 8 | 119 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 27 · May 15 · Jun 3 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 18 | 142 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 28 · May 19 | Sep 30 · Oct 15 · Oct 30 | 167 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Panaca
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 14 – Jun 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jun 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 1 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jun 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jun 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 7 – Jun 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – Jun 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – May 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 15 – Jun 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 24 – Oct 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89042 is matched to the NOAA station Cathedral Gorge Sp, NV, 2.2 km away, at 4,830 ft elevation (89 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Gorge Sp, NV (used) | 4,830 ft | May 15 | Oct 4 |
| Pioche, NV | 5,990 ft | May 2 | Oct 17 |
| Caliente, NV | 4,379 ft | May 3 | Oct 9 |
| Spring Valley Sp, NV | 5,950 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Panaca
- Pioche, NV 89043 · last May 2, first Oct 17
- Caliente, NV 89008 · last May 3, first Oct 9
- Modena, UT 84753 · last May 20, first Oct 3
- Beryl, UT 84714 · last May 31, first Sep 20
- Enterprise, UT 84725 · last May 21, first Oct 2
- Newcastle, UT 84756 · last May 31, first Sep 20
- Hiko, NV 89017 · last Apr 20, first Oct 26
- Gunlock, UT 84733 · last Apr 9, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Panaca, NV?
- For ZIP code 89042, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cathedral Gorge Sp, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 3.
- When is the first frost in Panaca, 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 89042?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 142 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.