Frost dates for 89460Gardnerville, NV
The average last spring frost in Gardnerville is May 30 and the average first fall frost is September 26, giving a typical growing season of about 119 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 30
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 26
- Growing season
- 119 days
Safer after Jun 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 9 (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) | May 29 · Jun 12 · Jun 30 | Aug 24 · Sep 9 · Sep 24 | 88 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 8 · May 30 · Jun 14 | Sep 9 · Sep 26 · Oct 9 | 119 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 23 · May 6 · May 29 | Sep 27 · Oct 8 · Oct 22 | 151 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gardnerville
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 29 – Jul 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 15 – Jun 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 29 – Jul 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 16 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 29 – Jul 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 29 – Jun 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 29 – Jul 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jul 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 15 – Jun 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 29 – Jul 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 22 – Jul 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – Jun 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – Jun 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 18 – Apr 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 17 – Jun 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – Jul 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 29 – Jun 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 16 – Jun 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 9 – Jul 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 30 – Jul 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 17 – Jul 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 16 – Oct 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89460 is matched to the NOAA station Minden, NV, 6 km away, at 4,709 ft elevation (97 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden, NV (used) | 4,709 ft | May 30 | Sep 26 |
| Dagget Pass, NV | 7,334 ft | Jun 7 | Sep 28 |
| South Lake Tahoe Ap, CA | 6,314 ft | — | — |
| Carson City, NV | 4,761 ft | May 4 | Oct 6 |
Frost dates near Gardnerville
- Gardnerville, NV 89410 · last —, first —
- Minden, NV 89423 · last May 30, first Sep 26
- Genoa, NV 89411 · last May 30, first Sep 26
- Stateline, NV 89449 · last Jun 7, first Sep 28
- Carson City, NV 89705 · last May 4, first Oct 6
- Markleeville, CA 96120 · last —, first —
- Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 · last Jun 7, first Sep 28
- South Lake Tahoe, CA 96156 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gardnerville, NV?
- For ZIP code 89460, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Minden, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 14.
- When is the first frost in Gardnerville, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89460?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 119 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.