Frost dates for 89409Gabbs, NV
The average last spring frost in Gabbs is May 1 and the average first fall frost is October 22, giving a typical growing season of about 170 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 1
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 22
- Growing season
- 170 days
Safer after May 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 187 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 1 · May 21 · Jun 8 | Sep 28 · Oct 11 · Oct 25 | 143 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 16 · May 1 · May 26 | Oct 7 · Oct 22 · Nov 5 | 170 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 16 · May 4 | Oct 16 · Nov 1 · Nov 13 | 196 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gabbs
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 | Mar 31 – Jun 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Aug 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 31 – Jul 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 24 – Jun 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 31 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Jun 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – May 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 1 – Jun 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 12 – Nov 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89409 is matched to the NOAA station Gabbs 1Ne, NV, 0.1 km away, at 4,694 ft elevation (31 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabbs 1Ne, NV (used) | 4,694 ft | May 1 | Oct 22 |
| Middlegate-Clifford, NV | 4,600 ft | Jun 11 | Sep 12 |
| Reese River Ione 13Ne, NV | 6,413 ft | — | — |
| Mina, NV | 4,580 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Gabbs
- Luning, NV 89420 · last Apr 14, first Oct 24
- Mina, NV 89422 · last Apr 14, first Oct 24
- Hawthorne, NV 89415 · last Apr 22, first Oct 25
- Schurz, NV 89427 · last May 31, first Sep 17
- Round Mountain, NV 89045 · last May 24, first Sep 28
- Manhattan, NV 89022 · last May 24, first Sep 28
- Fallon, NV 89407 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Austin, NV 89310 · last May 18, first Oct 7
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gabbs, NV?
- For ZIP code 89409, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gabbs 1Ne, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 26.
- When is the first frost in Gabbs, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89409?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 170 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.