Frost dates for 89828Lamoille, NV
The average last spring frost in Lamoille is June 4 and the average first fall frost is September 18, giving a typical growing season of about 105 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 4
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 18
- Growing season
- 105 days
Safer after Jun 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Aug 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 221 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) | — | — | 80 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 16 · Jun 4 · Jun 20 | Aug 31 · Sep 18 · Oct 2 | 105 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 30 · May 18 · Jun 9 | Sep 8 · Sep 29 · Oct 16 | 133 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lamoille
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 4 – Jul 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 20 – May 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 21 – Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 4 – Jun 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Aug 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – Jul 1 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 20 – May 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 27 – Jul 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jul 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 21 – Jun 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 16 – May 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 21 – Jun 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 19 – May 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jun 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 9 – Jun 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jul 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Jul 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 4 – Jun 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 8 – Aug 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 21 – Jun 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 1 – Jul 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 4 – Jul 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 9 – Jun 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 8 – Oct 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89828 is matched to the NOAA station Arthur 4Nw, NV, 15.3 km away, at 6,250 ft elevation (472 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur 4Nw, NV (used) | 6,250 ft | Jun 4 | Sep 18 |
| Lamoille 2N, NV | 5,750 ft | — | — |
| Lamoille Yost, NV | 5,840 ft | Jun 6 | Sep 16 |
| Ryndon, NV | 5,288 ft | Jun 7 | Sep 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lamoille, NV?
- For ZIP code 89828, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Arthur 4Nw, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 20.
- When is the first frost in Lamoille, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by August 31, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89828?
- 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.