Frost dates for 89821Crescent Valley, NV
The average last spring frost in Crescent Valley is June 2 and the average first fall frost is September 17, giving a typical growing season of about 105 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 2
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 17
- Growing season
- 105 days
Safer after Jun 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 219 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 31 · Jun 15 · Jun 29 | Aug 20 · Sep 5 · Sep 20 | 82 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 13 · Jun 2 · Jun 18 | Sep 2 · Sep 17 · Oct 1 | 105 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 28 · May 16 · Jun 5 | Sep 12 · Sep 27 · Oct 10 | 130 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Crescent Valley
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 2 – Jul 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 18 – May 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Jun 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – Aug 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – Jun 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 18 – May 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 2 – Aug 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 25 – Jul 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jul 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 18 – May 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 8 – Jun 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jul 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Aug 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 19 – Jun 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 31 – Jul 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 2 – Jul 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 8 – Jun 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 7 – Oct 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89821 is matched to the NOAA station Beowawe, NV, 21.6 km away, at 4,700 ft elevation (136 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beowawe, NV (used) | 4,700 ft | Jun 2 | Sep 17 |
| Battle Mountain 4Se, NV | 4,505 ft | May 9 | Sep 29 |
| Pine Valley - Carlin 20S, NV | 5,176 ft | — | — |
| Beowawe 49S - U Of N Rch, NV | 5,740 ft | May 28 | Sep 21 |
Frost dates near Crescent Valley
- Battle Mountain, NV 89820 · last May 9, first Sep 29
- Carlin, NV 89822 · last May 29, first Sep 18
- Valmy, NV 89438 · last May 9, first Sep 29
- Elko, NV 89802 · last May 29, first Sep 18
- Spring Creek, NV 89815 · last —, first —
- Golconda, NV 89414 · last May 16, first Oct 1
- Eureka, NV 89316 · last Jun 7, first Sep 17
- Tuscarora, NV 89834 · last Jun 4, first Sep 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crescent Valley, NV?
- For ZIP code 89821, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Beowawe, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 18.
- When is the first frost in Crescent Valley, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89821?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 105 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.