Nipton, CA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 7median date
First fall frostNov 29median date
Growing season267 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Nipton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Nipton falls between February 8 and April 10, a 61-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 7 and December 17.
- The median last frost is 24 days earlier than the California median of Mar 31.
- Its 267-day growing season is longer than 66% of the 636 California places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 9 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 23 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Henderson, NV, 63 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 8 |
| 50% (median) | March 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 7 |
| 50% (median) | November 29 |
| 90% (late) | December 17 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Nipton, CA
Nipton, CA frost dates — last frost Mar 7, first frost Nov 29, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 8
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Plant for fall: Nov 15 to Dec 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Nipton, CA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 7 – Mar 14 | Oct 4 – Nov 1 |
| Kale | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Okra | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Basil | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 31 – Mar 14 | Oct 18 – Nov 8 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 15 – Dec 20 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Searchlight, NV weather station, 32 km away (elevation 3,540 ft (1,079 m)).
Frost dates near Nipton
- Mountain Pass Mar 17 · Nov 20
- Cima Mar 6 · Dec 8
- Baker Feb 14 · Nov 27
- Tecopa Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Needles Jan 6 · Jan 2
- Essex Mar 6 · Dec 8
- Shoshone Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Amboy Mar 6 · Dec 8
- Ludlow Mar 1 · Nov 29
- Fort Irwin Feb 19 · Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Nipton, CA?
The median last spring frost in Nipton, CA is March 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Nipton, CA?
The median first fall frost is November 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 7.
How long is the growing season in Nipton, CA?
About 267 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Nipton, CA?
Nipton, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.