Frost dates for 89835Wells, NV
The average last spring frost in Wells is June 10 and the average first fall frost is September 16, giving a typical growing season of about 94 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Jun 10
- Average first fall frost
- Sep 16
- Growing season
- 94 days
Safer after Jun 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 227 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) | — | — | 71 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | May 24 · Jun 10 · Jun 26 | Sep 1 · Sep 16 · Oct 1 | 94 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | May 4 · May 23 · Jun 12 | Sep 10 · Sep 26 · Oct 10 | 124 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Wells
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 10 – Jul 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Jun 26 – May 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | May 10 – Jun 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | May 27 – Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jul 10 – Jun 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Aug 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – Jun 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Jun 26 – May 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jul 3 – Jul 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jul 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 22 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jun 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 17 – May 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jun 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 7 – Jun 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jul 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Aug 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 27 – Jun 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 30 – Jul 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jun 10 – Jul 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 7 – Jun 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 6 – Oct 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 89835 is matched to the NOAA station Wells, NV, 1.4 km away, at 5,700 ft elevation (67 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells, NV (used) | 5,700 ft | Jun 10 | Sep 16 |
| Clover Valley, NV | 5,676 ft | May 31 | Sep 19 |
| Deeth, NV | 5,340 ft | — | — |
| Arthur 4Nw, NV | 6,250 ft | Jun 4 | Sep 18 |
Frost dates near Wells
- Deeth, NV 89823 · last —, first —
- Lamoille, NV 89828 · last Jun 4, first Sep 18
- Elko, NV 89801 · last Jun 7, first Sep 12
- Spring Creek, NV 89815 · last —, first —
- Montello, NV 89830 · last Jun 1, first Sep 12
- Ruby Valley, NV 89833 · last May 27, first Sep 23
- West Wendover, NV 89883 · last Apr 18, first Oct 23
- Wendover, UT 84083 · last Apr 18, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wells, NV?
- For ZIP code 89835, the average last spring frost (32°F) is June 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Wells, NV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after June 26.
- When is the first frost in Wells, NV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is September 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 89835?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 94 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.