Frost dates for 89832Owyhee, NV
Frost is possible in any month near Owyhee, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Murphy (Desert) Hot Springs, ID station.
Frost is possible in any month. Even summer nights can drop to freezing at this station, so protect tender plants whenever cold nights are forecast.
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) | — | — | 60 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 87 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 5 · May 25 · Jun 17 | Sep 8 · Sep 25 · Oct 9 | 119 days | 100% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89832 is matched to the NOAA station Murphy (Desert) Hot Springs, ID, 61.7 km away, at 5,152 ft elevation (245 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). This station is relatively far away, so local dates may differ more than usual. Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy (Desert) Hot Springs, ID (used) | 5,152 ft | — | — |
| Wild Horse Rsvr, NV | 6,239 ft | — | — |
| Jarbidge 7 N, NV | 6,050 ft | Jun 15 | Sep 11 |
| Jarbidge, NV | 6,180 ft | Jun 9 | Sep 16 |
Frost dates near Owyhee
- Mountain City, NV 89831 · last —, first —
- Jarbidge, NV 89826 · last Jun 15, first Sep 11
- Tuscarora, NV 89834 · last Jun 4, first Sep 24
- Bruneau, ID 83604 · last May 17, first Sep 29
- Murphy, ID 83650 · last May 31, first Oct 6
- Castleford, ID 83321 · last May 17, first Sep 29
- Deeth, NV 89823 · last —, first —
- Hammett, ID 83627 · last May 1, first Oct 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Owyhee, NV?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station (Murphy (Desert) Hot Springs, ID), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Owyhee, NV?
- Frost is possible in any month at the nearest NOAA station.
- 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.