Frost dates for 89826Jarbidge, NV
The average last spring frost in Jarbidge is June 15 and the average first fall frost is September 11, giving a typical growing season of about 86 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 15
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 11
- Growing season
- 86 days
Safer after Jul 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 226 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) | — | — | 61 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 31 · Jun 15 · Jul 1 | Aug 26 · Sep 11 · Sep 25 | 86 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 10 · May 30 · Jun 18 | Sep 7 · Sep 23 · Oct 8 | 116 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89826 is matched to the NOAA station Jarbidge 7 N, NV, 11.1 km away, at 6,050 ft elevation (1,326 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarbidge 7 N, NV (used) | 6,050 ft | Jun 15 | Sep 11 |
| Jarbidge, NV | 6,180 ft | Jun 9 | Sep 16 |
| Murphy (Desert) Hot Springs, ID | 5,152 ft | — | — |
| Gibbs Rch - Jarbidge 24Se, NV | 5,960 ft | Jun 4 | Sep 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Jarbidge, NV?
- For ZIP code 89826, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jarbidge 7 N, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after July 1.
- When is the first frost in Jarbidge, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89826?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 86 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.