Beatty, NV frost dates
Last spring frostApr 12median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season205 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Beatty compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Beatty falls between March 28 and April 30, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 18 and November 16.
- The median last frost is 29 days earlier than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 205-day growing season is longer than 82% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 14 days later than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 86 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 28 |
| 50% (median) | April 12 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 18 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 16 |
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 Beatty, NV
Beatty, NV frost dates — last frost Apr 12, first frost Nov 3, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3
Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 17
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Beatty, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Mar 15 – Apr 19 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Okra | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 3 – May 17 | May 3 – May 17 | — |
| Basil | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 19 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | Apr 26 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | — | Apr 19 – May 3 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | — | Apr 19 – May 3 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 19 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 19 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 26 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 19 – May 3 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 20 – Nov 24 |
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 Beatty 8 N, NV weather station, 22 km away (elevation 3,550 ft (1,082 m)).
Frost dates near Beatty
- Amargosa Valley Mar 15 · Nov 13
- Mercury Mar 10 · Nov 19
- Indian Springs Mar 22 · Nov 7
- Pahrump Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Goldfield Apr 27 · Oct 22
- Alamo Apr 3 · Oct 31
- Blue Diamond Mar 13 · Nov 15
- Silverpeak Apr 23 · Oct 16
- North Las Vegas Feb 1 · Dec 8
- Las Vegas Jan 24 · Dec 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Beatty, NV?
The median last spring frost in Beatty, NV is April 12. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Beatty, NV?
The median first fall frost is November 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 18.
How long is the growing season in Beatty, NV?
About 205 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Beatty, NV?
Beatty, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.