Gabbs, NV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 1median date
First fall frostOct 22median date
Growing season174 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Gabbs compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gabbs falls between April 16 and May 26, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 7 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 10 days earlier than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 174-day growing season is longer than 68% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 9 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 134 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 16 |
| 50% (median) | May 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 7 |
| 50% (median) | October 22 |
| 90% (late) | November 5 |
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 Gabbs, NV
Gabbs, NV frost dates — last frost May 1, first frost Oct 22, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 8Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Transplant outside: May 15 to Jun 5
Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Nov 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gabbs, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 3 – May 8 | Aug 27 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Broccoli | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Okra | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Basil | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 27 – May 8 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 8 – Nov 12 |
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 Gabbs 1ne, NV weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 4,695 ft (1,431 m)).
Frost dates near Gabbs
- Luning Apr 14 · Oct 24
- Mina Apr 14 · Oct 24
- Hawthorne Apr 22 · Oct 25
- Schurz May 31 · Sep 17
- Round Mountain May 24 · Sep 28
- Manhattan May 24 · Sep 28
- Fallon May 12 · Oct 1
- Austin May 18 · Oct 7
- Tonopah Apr 30 · Oct 22
- Yerington Apr 29 · Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gabbs, NV?
The median last spring frost in Gabbs, NV is May 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gabbs, NV?
The median first fall frost is October 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 7.
How long is the growing season in Gabbs, NV?
About 174 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gabbs, NV?
Gabbs, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.