Frost dates for 89429Silver Springs, NV
The average last spring frost in Silver Springs is April 18 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 188 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 18
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 188 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 174 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 17 · May 3 · May 30 | Oct 2 · Oct 14 · Oct 29 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 · Apr 18 · May 9 | Oct 11 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 188 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 11 · Apr 2 · Apr 20 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 20 | 214 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Silver Springs
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 18 – May 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 18 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 18 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Jun 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – Apr 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – Jun 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89429 is matched to the NOAA station Lahontan Dam, NV, 20.3 km away, at 4,167 ft elevation (200 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahontan Dam, NV (used) | 4,167 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 25 |
| Virginia City, NV | 6,340 ft | May 12 | Oct 17 |
| Wadsworth 4 N, NV | 4,000 ft | May 9 | Oct 1 |
| Wabuska 6 Se, NV | 4,300 ft | May 31 | Sep 17 |
Frost dates near Silver Springs
- Dayton, NV 89403 · last Apr 20, first Oct 23
- Fernley, NV 89408 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Wadsworth, NV 89442 · last May 9, first Oct 1
- Silver City, NV 89428 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Virginia City, NV 89440 · last May 12, first Oct 17
- Reno, NV 89521 · last May 12, first Oct 17
- Fallon, NV 89406 · last May 12, first Oct 1
- Sparks, NV 89434 · last May 1, first Oct 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Silver Springs, NV?
- For ZIP code 89429, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 18, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lahontan Dam, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Silver Springs, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89429?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 188 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.