Frost dates for 89444Wellington, NV
The average last spring frost in Wellington is May 23 and the average first fall frost is September 28, giving a typical growing season of about 127 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 23
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 28
- Growing season
- 127 days
Safer after Jun 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 12 (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) | May 21 · Jun 7 · Jun 21 | Sep 3 · Sep 16 · Oct 2 | 101 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 3 · May 23 · Jun 10 | Sep 12 · Sep 28 · Oct 11 | 127 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 20 · May 5 · May 28 | Sep 24 · Oct 7 · Oct 22 | 154 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Wellington
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 22 – Jun 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 9 – Jun 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 22 – Jun 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jul 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 9 – Jun 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 29 – Jun 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 19 – Jun 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jul 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 9 – May 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 23 – Jul 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 19 – Jul 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 18 – Oct 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89444 is matched to the NOAA station Smith 6 N, NV, 4.2 km away, at 5,000 ft elevation (203 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith 6 N, NV (used) | 5,000 ft | May 23 | Sep 28 |
| Topaz Lake, NV | 5,292 ft | May 12 | Oct 6 |
| Yerington, NV | 4,380 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 15 |
| Wabuska 6 Se, NV | 4,300 ft | May 31 | Sep 17 |
Frost dates near Wellington
- Smith, NV 89430 · last May 23, first Sep 28
- Gardnerville, NV 89410 · last —, first —
- Yerington, NV 89447 · last Apr 29, first Oct 15
- Topaz, CA 96133 · last May 23, first Sep 28
- Minden, NV 89423 · last May 30, first Sep 26
- Coleville, CA 96107 · last —, first —
- Markleeville, CA 96120 · last —, first —
- Carson City, NV 89705 · last May 4, first Oct 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wellington, NV?
- For ZIP code 89444, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Smith 6 N, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 10.
- When is the first frost in Wellington, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89444?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 127 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.