Goldfield, NV frost dates
Last spring frostApr 27median date
First fall frostOct 22median date
Growing season178 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Goldfield compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Goldfield falls between April 9 and May 28, a 49-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 7 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 14 days earlier than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 178-day growing season is longer than 71% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 22 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 132 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 9 |
| 50% (median) | April 27 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 28 |
| 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 Goldfield, NV
Goldfield, NV frost dates — last frost Apr 27, first frost Oct 22, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to May 4Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 11 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 30 to Apr 6Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 4Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 25Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18
Transplant outside: May 11 to Jun 1
Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Nov 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Goldfield, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Mar 30 – May 4 | Aug 27 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Broccoli | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Okra | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 18 – Jun 1 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — |
| Basil | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 23 – May 4 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | May 11 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | — | May 4 – May 18 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | — | May 4 – May 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 6 – May 4 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 6 – May 4 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 13 – May 11 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 4 – May 25 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 4 – May 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| 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 Goldfield, NV weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 5,689 ft (1,734 m)).
Frost dates near Goldfield
- Tonopah Apr 30 · Oct 22
- Silverpeak Apr 23 · Oct 16
- Dyer May 9 · Oct 4
- Manhattan May 24 · Sep 28
- Mina Apr 14 · Oct 24
- Round Mountain May 24 · Sep 28
- Beatty Apr 12 · Nov 3
- Luning Apr 14 · Oct 24
- Gabbs May 1 · Oct 22
- Amargosa Valley Mar 15 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Goldfield, NV?
The median last spring frost in Goldfield, NV is April 27. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Goldfield, 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 Goldfield, NV?
About 178 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Goldfield, NV?
Goldfield, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.