Austin, NV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 18median date
First fall frostOct 7median date
Growing season142 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Austin compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Austin falls between April 28 and June 11, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 19 and October 27.
- The median last frost is 7 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 142-day growing season is longer than 38% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 26 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 148 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 28 |
| 50% (median) | May 18 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 19 |
| 50% (median) | October 7 |
| 90% (late) | October 27 |
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 Austin, NV
Austin, NV frost dates — last frost May 18, first frost Oct 7, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 1 to Jul 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 25 to Jun 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Apr 20 to Apr 27Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 8Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Apr 20 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Apr 20 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8
Start indoors: Apr 20 to Apr 27Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 25Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18
Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 1Plant for fall: Jul 29 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: May 25 to Jun 8
Transplant outside: Jun 1 to Jun 22
Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Austin, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Apr 20 – May 25 | Aug 12 – Sep 9 |
| Kale | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 |
| Broccoli | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 4 – May 18 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | May 4 – May 18 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 22 |
| Okra | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Basil | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Jul 15 – Aug 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 13 – May 25 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | Jun 1 – Jun 8 | May 25 – Jun 8 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | — | May 25 – Jun 8 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | — | May 25 – Jun 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 20 – Apr 27 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 27 – May 25 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 4 – Jun 1 | Jul 29 – Aug 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 4 – May 25 | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 25 – Jun 15 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 25 – Jun 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 1 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 23 – Oct 28 |
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 Austin #2, NV weather station, 2 km away (elevation 6,781 ft (2,067 m)).
Frost dates near Austin
- Round Mountain May 24 · Sep 28
- Eureka Jun 7 · Sep 17
- Gabbs May 1 · Oct 22
- Manhattan May 24 · Sep 28
- Crescent Valley Jun 2 · Sep 17
- Battle Mountain May 9 · Sep 29
- Duckwater Jun 9 · Sep 21
- Lovelock May 11 · Oct 2
- Imlay May 17 · Sep 27
- Valmy May 9 · Sep 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Austin, NV?
The median last spring frost in Austin, NV is May 18. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Austin, NV?
The median first fall frost is October 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 19.
How long is the growing season in Austin, NV?
About 142 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Austin, NV?
Austin, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.