Frost dates for 89314Duckwater, NV
The average last spring frost in Duckwater is June 5 and the average first fall frost is September 18, giving a typical growing season of about 104 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 5
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 18
- Growing season
- 104 days
Safer after Jun 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 218 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) | — | — | 75 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 20 · Jun 5 · Jun 22 | Sep 4 · Sep 18 · Oct 1 | 104 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 4 · May 20 · Jun 6 | Sep 14 · Sep 29 · Oct 13 | 131 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Duckwater
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 5 – Jul 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 21 – May 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 22 – Jun 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 5 – Jun 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 21 – Aug 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 21 – May 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 5 – Aug 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 28 – Jul 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jul 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 22 – Jun 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 22 – Jun 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 19 – May 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jun 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 9 – Jun 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jul 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 28 – Jun 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 5 – Jun 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Aug 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 22 – Jun 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jul 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 5 – Jul 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 8 – Oct 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89314 is matched to the NOAA station Lund, NV, 60.8 km away, at 5,546 ft elevation (47 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). This station is relatively far away, so local dates may differ more than usual. Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lund, NV (used) | 5,546 ft | Jun 5 | Sep 18 |
| Snowball Rch, NV | 7,160 ft | Jun 9 | Sep 21 |
| Blue Eagle Rch - Currant 12Ssw, NV | 4,678 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 12 |
| Moorman Rch - Ruth 16Wnw, NV | 6,539 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 14 |
Frost dates near Duckwater
- Lund, NV 89317 · last Jun 5, first Sep 18
- Ruth, NV 89319 · last —, first —
- Eureka, NV 89316 · last Jun 7, first Sep 17
- Ely, NV 89301 · last Jun 12, first Sep 13
- Mc Gill, NV 89318 · last May 28, first Sep 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Duckwater, NV?
- For ZIP code 89314, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lund, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 22.
- When is the first frost in Duckwater, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89314?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 104 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.