Frost dates for 89105Las Vegas, NV
The average last spring frost in Las Vegas is January 20 and the average first fall frost is December 15, giving a typical growing season of about 333 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jan 20
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 15
- Growing season
- 333 days
Safer after Feb 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 59 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) | Jan 19 · Feb 11 · Mar 4 | Nov 18 · Dec 3 · Dec 17 | 293 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 20 · Jan 20 · Feb 14 | Nov 28 · Dec 15 · Jan 7 | 333 days | 94% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 10 · Dec 31 · Jan 29 | Dec 6 · Dec 26 · Jan 22 | 365 days | 45% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89105 is matched to the NOAA station Las Vegas Mccarran Ap, NV, 2.1 km away, at 2,131 ft elevation (54 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Mccarran Ap, NV (used) | 2,131 ft | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Las Vegas Wfo, NV | 2,275 ft | Feb 4 | Dec 5 |
| Las Vegas Air Terminal, NV | 2,203 ft | Jan 24 | Dec 10 |
| N Las Vegas, NV | 1,898 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 8 |
Frost dates near Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, NV 89140 · last Jan 20, first Dec 15
- Henderson, NV 89014 · last Jan 20, first Dec 15
- The Lakes, NV 89163 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- North Las Vegas, NV 89036 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- Sloan, NV 89054 · last Feb 4, first Dec 5
- Nellis Afb, NV 89191 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- Coyote Springs, NV 89037 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- Blue Diamond, NV 89004 · last Mar 13, first Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Las Vegas, NV?
- For ZIP code 89105, the average last spring frost (32°F) is January 20, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Las Vegas Mccarran Ap, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 14.
- When is the first frost in Las Vegas, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89105?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 333 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.