Frost dates for 89318Mc Gill, NV
The average last spring frost in Mc Gill is May 28 and the average first fall frost is September 24, giving a typical growing season of about 119 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 28
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 24
- Growing season
- 119 days
Safer after Jun 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 214 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 24 · Jun 9 · Jun 27 | Sep 2 · Sep 16 · Sep 26 | 96 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 10 · May 28 · Jun 13 | Sep 11 · Sep 24 · Oct 6 | 119 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 25 · May 11 · Jun 2 | Sep 22 · Oct 4 · Oct 17 | 147 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mc Gill
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 27 – Jul 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jun 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jul 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 25 – Jun 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 15 – Jun 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jul 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 20 – Jun 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Aug 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 14 – Jun 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 28 – Jul 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 15 – Jun 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 14 – Oct 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89318 is matched to the NOAA station Mcgill, NV, 1.2 km away, at 6,270 ft elevation (59 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgill, NV (used) | 6,270 ft | May 28 | Sep 24 |
| Ely Yelland Fld Ap, NV | 6,262 ft | Jun 12 | Sep 13 |
| Ruth, NV | 6,858 ft | — | — |
| Moorman Rch - Ruth 16Wnw, NV | 6,539 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 14 |
Frost dates near Mc Gill
- Ely, NV 89315 · last Jun 12, first Sep 13
- Ruth, NV 89319 · last —, first —
- Lund, NV 89317 · last Jun 5, first Sep 18
- Baker, NV 89311 · last May 27, first Oct 2
- Garrison, UT 84728 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Duckwater, NV 89314 · last Jun 5, first Sep 18
- Ibapah, UT 84034 · last Jun 14, first Sep 8
- Eureka, NV 89316 · last Jun 7, first Sep 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mc Gill, NV?
- For ZIP code 89318, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mcgill, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 13.
- When is the first frost in Mc Gill, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89318?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 119 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.