Frost dates for 89427Schurz, NV
The average last spring frost in Schurz is May 31 and the average first fall frost is September 17, giving a typical growing season of about 107 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 31
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 17
- Growing season
- 107 days
Safer after Jun 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 209 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) | — | — | 79 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 11 · May 31 · Jun 21 | Sep 4 · Sep 17 · Oct 2 | 107 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 26 · May 15 · Jun 6 | Sep 13 · Sep 29 · Oct 14 | 136 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Schurz
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 30 – Jul 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 16 – May 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 17 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jun 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 31 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jun 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – May 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 31 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 23 – Jul 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 17 – Jun 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 17 – Jun 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 18 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Apr 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 8 – Jun 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jul 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – Jun 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Aug 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 17 – Jun 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Jul 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 31 – Jul 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 8 – Jun 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Oct 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89427 is matched to the NOAA station Wabuska 6 Se, NV, 32.4 km away, at 4,300 ft elevation (133 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabuska 6 Se, NV (used) | 4,300 ft | May 31 | Sep 17 |
| Yerington, NV | 4,380 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Smith 6 N, NV | 5,000 ft | May 23 | Sep 28 |
| Hawthorne, NV | 4,400 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Schurz
- Yerington, NV 89447 · last Apr 29, first Oct 15
- Hawthorne, NV 89415 · last Apr 22, first Oct 25
- Smith, NV 89430 · last May 23, first Sep 28
- Wellington, NV 89444 · last May 23, first Sep 28
- Fallon, NV 89406 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Silver Springs, NV 89429 · last Apr 18, first Oct 25
- Luning, NV 89420 · last Apr 14, first Oct 24
- Topaz, CA 96133 · last May 23, first Sep 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Schurz, NV?
- For ZIP code 89427, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wabuska 6 Se, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 21.
- When is the first frost in Schurz, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89427?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 107 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.