Frost dates for 89311Baker, NV
The average last spring frost in Baker is May 27 and the average first fall frost is October 2, giving a typical growing season of about 128 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 27
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 2
- Growing season
- 128 days
Safer after Jun 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 205 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 20 · Jun 6 · Jun 24 | Sep 10 · Sep 23 · Oct 6 | 109 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 5 · May 27 · Jun 16 | Sep 19 · Oct 2 · Oct 17 | 128 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 22 · May 10 · Jun 6 | Sep 29 · Oct 12 · Oct 28 | 155 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Baker
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 26 – Jul 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jun 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jul 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 19 – Jul 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 23 – Jun 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jul 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – Jun 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 13 – Jun 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 23 – Jul 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 22 – Oct 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89311 is matched to the NOAA station Great Basin Np, NV, 5.9 km away, at 6,850 ft elevation (1,752 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Basin Np, NV (used) | 6,850 ft | May 27 | Oct 2 |
| Baker 5 W, NV | 6,617 ft | May 12 | Oct 14 |
| Shoshone 5N, NV | 5,870 ft | May 23 | Sep 29 |
| Eskdale, UT | 4,980 ft | May 12 | Oct 1 |
Frost dates near Baker
- Garrison, UT 84728 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Ely, NV 89301 · last Jun 12, first Sep 13
- Lund, NV 89317 · last Jun 5, first Sep 18
- Mc Gill, NV 89318 · last May 28, first Sep 24
- Ruth, NV 89319 · last —, first —
- Milford, UT 84751 · last May 13, first Oct 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Baker, NV?
- For ZIP code 89311, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Great Basin Np, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 16.
- When is the first frost in Baker, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 2. 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 89311?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 128 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.