Frost dates for 89067Moapa, NV
The average last spring frost in Moapa is February 26 and the average first fall frost is November 22, giving a typical growing season of about 268 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 22
- Growing season
- 268 days
Safer after Mar 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 9 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 27 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) | Feb 26 · Mar 15 · Apr 11 | Oct 31 · Nov 12 · Nov 24 | 238 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 4 · Feb 26 · Mar 16 | Nov 9 · Nov 22 · Dec 6 | 268 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 11 · Feb 5 · Feb 28 | Nov 18 · Dec 2 · Dec 23 | 299 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Moapa
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 | Jan 26 – Apr 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 14 – Aug 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Aug 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Apr 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Aug 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 15 – Jan 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 29 – Jan 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Apr 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Oct 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 12 – Dec 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89067 is matched to the NOAA station Overton, NV, 22.1 km away, at 1,250 ft elevation (377 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton, NV (used) | 1,250 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 22 |
| Valley Of Fire Sp, NV | 2,000 ft | Jan 23 | Dec 13 |
| Echo Bay, NV | 1,250 ft | Feb 3 | Dec 11 |
| Bunkerville, NV | 1,600 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 13 |
Frost dates near Moapa
- Moapa, NV 89025 · last Jan 23, first Dec 13
- Logandale, NV 89021 · last Feb 26, first Nov 22
- Overton, NV 89040 · last Feb 26, first Nov 22
- The Lakes, NV 88901 · last Jan 24, first Dec 10
- Bunkerville, NV 89007 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Mesquite, NV 89027 · last Mar 16, first Nov 13
- Nellis Afb, NV 89191 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- North Las Vegas, NV 89033 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Moapa, NV?
- For ZIP code 89067, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Overton, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 16.
- When is the first frost in Moapa, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89067?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 268 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.