Frost dates for 89137Las Vegas, NV
The average last spring frost in Las Vegas is February 1 and the average first fall frost is December 8, giving a typical growing season of about 311 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 1
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 8
- Growing season
- 311 days
Safer after Feb 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 52 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 31 · Feb 20 · Mar 9 | Nov 11 · Nov 26 · Dec 10 | 278 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 2 · Feb 1 · Feb 24 | Nov 23 · Dec 8 · Dec 27 | 311 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 12 · Jan 4 · Feb 8 | Dec 1 · Dec 21 · Jan 24 | 349 days | 73% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89137 is matched to the NOAA station N Las Vegas, NV, 6.9 km away, at 1,898 ft elevation (97 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Las Vegas, NV (used) | 1,898 ft | Feb 1 | Dec 8 |
| Las Vegas Air Terminal, NV | 2,203 ft | Jan 24 | Dec 10 |
| Las Vegas Mccarran Ap, NV | 2,131 ft | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Las Vegas Wfo, NV | 2,275 ft | Feb 4 | Dec 5 |
Frost dates near Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, NV 89111 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- The Lakes, NV 89163 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- North Las Vegas, NV 89036 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- Nellis Afb, NV 89191 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- Henderson, NV 89014 · last Jan 20, first Dec 15
- Coyote Springs, NV 89037 · last Feb 1, first Dec 8
- Sloan, NV 89054 · last Feb 4, first Dec 5
- 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 89137, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the N Las Vegas, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after February 24.
- When is the first frost in Las Vegas, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89137?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 311 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.