Frost dates for 89422Mina, NV
The average last spring frost in Mina is April 14 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after Apr 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 162 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) | Apr 11 · Apr 26 · May 17 | Sep 30 · Oct 13 · Oct 28 | 168 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 14 · Apr 28 | Oct 9 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 8 · Apr 2 · Apr 17 | Oct 19 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 217 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mina
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 14 – May 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 7 – May 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89422 is matched to the NOAA station Mina, NV, 0.1 km away, at 4,580 ft elevation (13 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mina, NV (used) | 4,580 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
| Hawthorne, NV | 4,400 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 25 |
| Gabbs 1Ne, NV | 4,694 ft | May 1 | Oct 22 |
| Bodie California St Historic P, CA | 8,370 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Mina
- Luning, NV 89420 · last Apr 14, first Oct 24
- Hawthorne, NV 89415 · last Apr 22, first Oct 25
- Gabbs, NV 89409 · last May 1, first Oct 22
- Dyer, NV 89010 · last May 9, first Oct 4
- Benton, CA 93512 · last May 23, first Oct 9
- Silverpeak, NV 89047 · last Jun 10, first Sep 17
- Tonopah, NV 89049 · last Apr 30, first Oct 22
- Schurz, NV 89427 · last May 31, first Sep 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mina, NV?
- For ZIP code 89422, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mina, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 28.
- When is the first frost in Mina, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89422?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 192 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.