Frost dates for 89425Orovada, NV
The average last spring frost in Orovada is June 2 and the average first fall frost is September 11, giving a typical growing season of about 102 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 2
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 11
- Growing season
- 102 days
Safer after Jun 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 28 (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) | — | — | 74 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 12 · Jun 2 · Jun 20 | Aug 28 · Sep 11 · Sep 26 | 102 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 27 · May 13 · Jun 6 | Sep 9 · Sep 25 · Oct 8 | 131 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Orovada
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 2 – Jul 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 18 – May 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Jun 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – Aug 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – Jun 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – May 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jul 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 12 – May 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jun 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 2 – Jun 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jul 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jul 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Aug 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 25 – Jul 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Oct 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89425 is matched to the NOAA station Orovada 3 W, NV, 12.2 km away, at 4,200 ft elevation (3 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orovada 3 W, NV (used) | 4,200 ft | Jun 2 | Sep 11 |
| Kings Rvr Vly - Orovada 26Nw, NV | 4,240 ft | May 28 | Sep 23 |
| Paradise Valley 1 Nw, NV | 4,560 ft | Jun 5 | Sep 13 |
| Mcdermitt, NV | 4,430 ft | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Orovada, NV?
- For ZIP code 89425, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Orovada 3 W, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 20.
- When is the first frost in Orovada, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89425?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 102 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.