Frost dates for 89310Austin, NV
The average last spring frost in Austin is May 18 and the average first fall frost is October 7, giving a typical growing season of about 142 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 18
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 7
- Growing season
- 142 days
Safer after Jun 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 204 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 13 · Jun 3 · Jun 20 | Sep 6 · Sep 28 · Oct 14 | 115 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 28 · May 18 · Jun 11 | Sep 19 · Oct 7 · Oct 27 | 142 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 30 · May 27 | Sep 30 · Oct 20 · Nov 8 | 171 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Austin
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 17 – Jun 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 4 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jul 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 17 – Jul 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 28 – Jun 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jul 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – May 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 18 – Jul 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 27 – Oct 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89310 is matched to the NOAA station Austin #2, NV, 2 km away, at 6,780 ft elevation (527 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin #2, NV (used) | 6,780 ft | May 18 | Oct 7 |
| Reese River Ione 13Ne, NV | 6,413 ft | — | — |
| Beowawe 49S - U Of N Rch, NV | 5,740 ft | May 28 | Sep 21 |
| Smoky Valley - Carvers, NV | 5,647 ft | May 24 | Sep 28 |
Frost dates near Austin
- Round Mountain, NV 89045 · last May 24, first Sep 28
- Eureka, NV 89316 · last Jun 7, first Sep 17
- Gabbs, NV 89409 · last May 1, first Oct 22
- Manhattan, NV 89022 · last May 24, first Sep 28
- Crescent Valley, NV 89821 · last Jun 2, first Sep 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Austin, NV?
- For ZIP code 89310, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Austin #2, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 11.
- When is the first frost in Austin, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 7. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89310?
- 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.