Frost dates for 89419Lovelock, NV
The average last spring frost in Lovelock is May 11 and the average first fall frost is October 2, giving a typical growing season of about 143 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 2
- Growing season
- 143 days
Safer after May 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 197 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 10 · May 28 · Jun 13 | Sep 6 · Sep 21 · Oct 5 | 113 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 26 · May 11 · May 31 | Sep 19 · Oct 2 · Oct 16 | 143 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 16 · Apr 29 · May 15 | Sep 30 · Oct 14 · Oct 27 | 167 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lovelock
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 10 – Jun 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jun 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 2 – Jun 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 23 – Jun 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 23 – Jul 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 22 – Oct 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89419 is matched to the NOAA station Lovelock, NV, 1.5 km away, at 3,973 ft elevation (13 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelock, NV (used) | 3,973 ft | May 11 | Oct 2 |
| Lovelock Derby Fld, NV | 3,902 ft | May 12 | Sep 27 |
| Rye Patch Dam, NV | 4,135 ft | May 19 | Sep 24 |
| Imlay, NV | 4,260 ft | May 17 | Sep 27 |
Frost dates near Lovelock
- Imlay, NV 89418 · last May 17, first Sep 27
- Fallon, NV 89407 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Nixon, NV 89424 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Empire, NV 89405 · last Apr 28, first Oct 15
- Gerlach, NV 89412 · last Apr 28, first Oct 15
- Fernley, NV 89408 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Wadsworth, NV 89442 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Winnemucca, NV 89445 · last May 23, first Sep 29
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lovelock, NV?
- For ZIP code 89419, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lovelock, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 31.
- When is the first frost in Lovelock, 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 89419?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 143 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.