Frost dates for 89301Ely, NV
The average last spring frost in Ely is June 12 and the average first fall frost is September 13, giving a typical growing season of about 91 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 12
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 13
- Growing season
- 91 days
Safer after Jun 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 221 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) | — | — | 69 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 29 · Jun 12 · Jun 28 | Aug 31 · Sep 13 · Sep 26 | 91 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 11 · May 31 · Jun 17 | Sep 8 · Sep 23 · Oct 6 | 115 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Ely
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 | May 12 – Jul 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 28 – May 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Jun 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – Aug 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – Jun 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – May 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jul 5 – Jul 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 24 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 14 – May 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jun 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 4 – Jun 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 12 – Jul 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Aug 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 29 – Jun 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 4 – Jun 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Oct 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89301 is matched to the NOAA station Ely Yelland Fld Ap, NV, 6.4 km away, at 6,262 ft elevation (178 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Yelland Fld Ap, NV (used) | 6,262 ft | Jun 12 | Sep 13 |
| Ruth, NV | 6,858 ft | — | — |
| Mcgill, NV | 6,270 ft | May 28 | Sep 24 |
| Moorman Rch - Ruth 16Wnw, NV | 6,539 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 14 |
Frost dates near Ely
- Ruth, NV 89319 · last —, first —
- Ely, NV 89315 · last Jun 12, first Sep 13
- Mc Gill, NV 89318 · last May 28, first Sep 24
- Lund, NV 89317 · last Jun 5, first Sep 18
- Baker, NV 89311 · last May 27, first Oct 2
- Duckwater, NV 89314 · last Jun 5, first Sep 18
- Garrison, UT 84728 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Eureka, NV 89316 · last Jun 7, first Sep 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ely, NV?
- For ZIP code 89301, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Ely Yelland Fld Ap, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 28.
- When is the first frost in Ely, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89301?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 91 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.