Baker, NV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 27median date
First fall frostOct 2median date
Growing season128 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Baker compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Baker falls between May 5 and June 16, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 19 and October 17.
- The median last frost is 16 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 128-day growing season is longer than 31% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 35 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 162 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 5 |
| 50% (median) | May 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 16 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 19 |
| 50% (median) | October 2 |
| 90% (late) | October 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 Baker, NV
Baker, NV frost dates — last frost May 27, first frost Oct 2, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 4 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Start indoors: Mar 18 to Apr 1Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Transplant outside: Jun 3 to Jun 17
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Transplant outside: May 6 to May 20Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Transplant outside: May 13 to May 27Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Start indoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Transplant outside: Jun 17 to Jul 1Sow outdoors: Jun 17 to Jul 1
Start indoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Transplant outside: Jun 3 to Jun 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Apr 29 to May 6Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 17Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Jun 17Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Apr 29 to May 6Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Jun 17Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 29 to May 6Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Jun 17
Start indoors: Apr 29 to May 6Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jun 24
Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 27
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 10Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 13 to Jun 3Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Jun 24Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Jun 17
Transplant outside: Jun 10 to Jul 1
Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 23
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Baker, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | May 6 – May 20 | Apr 29 – Jun 3 | Aug 7 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Broccoli | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | May 13 – May 27 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | May 6 – May 20 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | May 13 – May 27 | — | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Okra | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Jun 17 – Jul 1 | Jun 17 – Jul 1 | — |
| Basil | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 22 – Jun 3 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 29 – May 6 | Jun 10 – Jun 17 | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 29 – May 6 | — | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 29 – May 6 | — | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 29 – May 6 | Jun 10 – Jun 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 6 – Jun 3 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Beets | — | — | May 6 – Jun 3 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 6 – May 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 13 – Jun 10 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 13 – Jun 3 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 3 – Jun 24 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 3 – Jun 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 10 – Jul 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 18 – Oct 23 |
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 Great Basin Np, NV weather station, 6 km away (elevation 6,850 ft (2,088 m)).
Frost dates near Baker
- Ely Jun 12 · Sep 13
- Lund Jun 5 · Sep 18
- Mc Gill May 28 · Sep 24
- Ruth frost any month
- Pioche May 2 · Oct 17
- Duckwater Jun 9 · Sep 21
- Panaca May 15 · Oct 4
- Caliente May 3 · Oct 9
- Eureka Jun 7 · Sep 17
- Hiko Apr 20 · Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Baker, NV?
The median last spring frost in Baker, NV is May 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 16, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Baker, NV?
The median first fall frost is October 2, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 19.
How long is the growing season in Baker, NV?
About 128 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Baker, NV?
Baker, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.