Golconda, NV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 16median date
First fall frostOct 1median date
Growing season138 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Golconda compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Golconda falls between April 30 and June 7, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 14 and October 14.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 138-day growing season is longer than 37% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 24 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 167 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 30 |
| 50% (median) | May 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 7 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 14 |
| 50% (median) | October 1 |
| 90% (late) | October 14 |
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 Golconda, NV
Golconda, NV frost dates — last frost May 16, first frost Oct 1, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20Sow outdoors: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Apr 18 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 6Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Apr 18 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 16
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 20
Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Golconda, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 18 – May 23 | Aug 6 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Broccoli | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 2 – May 16 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 2 – May 16 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Okra | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — |
| Basil | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 11 – May 23 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | May 30 – Jun 6 | May 23 – Jun 6 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | — | May 23 – Jun 6 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | — | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 25 – May 23 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 25 – May 23 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 2 – May 30 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 2 – May 23 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 23 – Jun 13 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 30 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 17 – Oct 22 |
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 Golconda, NV weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 4,393 ft (1,339 m)).
Frost dates near Golconda
- Winnemucca May 23 · Sep 29
- Valmy May 9 · Sep 29
- Battle Mountain May 9 · Sep 29
- Paradise Valley Jun 5 · Sep 13
- Imlay May 17 · Sep 27
- Orovada Jun 2 · Sep 11
- Crescent Valley Jun 2 · Sep 17
- Tuscarora Jun 4 · Sep 24
- Mc Dermitt frost any month
- Carlin May 29 · Sep 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Golconda, NV?
The median last spring frost in Golconda, NV is May 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 7, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Golconda, NV?
The median first fall frost is October 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 14.
How long is the growing season in Golconda, NV?
About 138 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Golconda, NV?
Golconda, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.