Frost dates for 89451Incline Village, NV
The average last spring frost in Incline Village is May 17 and the average first fall frost is October 13, giving a typical growing season of about 148 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 17
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 13
- Growing season
- 148 days
Safer after Jun 4 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 203 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 18 · Jun 3 · Jun 20 | Sep 19 · Oct 3 · Oct 15 | 119 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 30 · May 17 · Jun 4 | Sep 30 · Oct 13 · Oct 30 | 148 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 14 · Apr 28 · May 19 | Oct 12 · Oct 28 · Nov 15 | 179 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Incline Village
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 16 – Jun 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 3 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 29 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jun 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jul 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – May 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 3 – Nov 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89451 is matched to the NOAA station Incline Village, NV, 1.3 km away, at 6,356 ft elevation (245 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Village, NV (used) | 6,356 ft | May 17 | Oct 13 |
| Truckee-Tahoe Ap, CA | 5,900 ft | — | — |
| Boca, CA | 5,575 ft | — | — |
| Tahoe City, CA | 6,230 ft | Jun 9 | Sep 25 |
Frost dates near Incline Village
- Incline Village, NV 89452 · last May 17, first Oct 13
- Crystal Bay, NV 89402 · last Jun 5, first Oct 9
- Kings Beach, CA 96143 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Carnelian Bay, CA 96140 · last Jun 9, first Sep 25
- Washoe Valley, NV 89704 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Floriston, CA 96111 · last —, first —
- Carson City, NV 89703 · last May 4, first Oct 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Incline Village, NV?
- For ZIP code 89451, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Incline Village, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 4.
- When is the first frost in Incline Village, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89451?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 148 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.