Frost dates for 89448Zephyr Cove, NV
The average last spring frost in Zephyr Cove is June 7 and the average first fall frost is September 28, giving a typical growing season of about 113 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 7
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 28
- Growing season
- 113 days
Safer after Jun 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 216 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) | Jun 5 · Jun 19 · Jul 8 | Aug 29 · Sep 15 · Oct 1 | 87 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 21 · Jun 7 · Jun 24 | Sep 10 · Sep 28 · Oct 16 | 113 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 3 · May 25 · Jun 12 | Sep 22 · Oct 12 · Nov 1 | 140 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Zephyr Cove
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 7 – Jul 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 23 – Jun 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 24 – Jun 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 7 – Jun 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 23 – Aug 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 23 – Jul 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 23 – Jun 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jul 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 24 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 24 – Jun 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 29 – Jun 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 19 – Jun 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jul 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 30 – Jun 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 7 – Jun 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 24 – Jun 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 19 – Jul 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 18 – Oct 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89448 is matched to the NOAA station Dagget Pass, NV, 5 km away, at 7,334 ft elevation (232 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagget Pass, NV (used) | 7,334 ft | Jun 7 | Sep 28 |
| Glenbrook, NV | 6,350 ft | Jun 5 | Oct 9 |
| Minden, NV | 4,709 ft | May 30 | Sep 26 |
| South Lake Tahoe Ap, CA | 6,314 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Zephyr Cove
- Glenbrook, NV 89413 · last Jun 5, first Oct 9
- Stateline, NV 89449 · last Jun 7, first Sep 28
- Genoa, NV 89411 · last May 30, first Sep 26
- Carson City, NV 89705 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- South Lake Tahoe, CA 96156 · last —, first —
- Minden, NV 89423 · last May 30, first Sep 26
- Gardnerville, NV 89460 · last May 30, first Sep 26
- Tahoma, CA 96142 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Zephyr Cove, NV?
- For ZIP code 89448, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Dagget Pass, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 24.
- When is the first frost in Zephyr Cove, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 10, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89448?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 113 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.