Imlay, NV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 17median date
First fall frostSep 27median date
Growing season133 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Imlay compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Imlay falls between April 30 and June 8, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 13 and October 9.
- The median last frost is 6 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 133-day growing season is longer than 36% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 25 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 161 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 30 |
| 50% (median) | May 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 13 |
| 50% (median) | September 27 |
| 90% (late) | October 9 |
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 Imlay, NV
Imlay, NV frost dates — last frost May 17, first frost Sep 27, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jun 21 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Jun 21 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jun 21 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Apr 19 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 5 to Jul 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 17
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 19 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Jul 26
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 21
Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Imlay, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Apr 19 – May 24 | Aug 2 – Aug 30 |
| Kale | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Broccoli | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 17 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 12 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 17 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 12 |
| Okra | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — |
| Basil | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 12 – May 24 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | May 31 – Jun 7 | May 24 – Jun 7 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 19 – Apr 26 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | Jul 5 – Jul 19 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 26 – May 24 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 3 – May 31 | Jul 19 – Aug 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 24 – Jun 14 | Jul 12 – Jul 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 31 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 13 – Oct 18 |
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 Imlay, NV weather station, 16 km away (elevation 4,259 ft (1,298 m)).
Frost dates near Imlay
- Lovelock May 11 · Oct 2
- Winnemucca May 23 · Sep 29
- Golconda May 16 · Oct 1
- Valmy May 9 · Sep 29
- Battle Mountain May 9 · Sep 29
- Empire Apr 28 · Oct 15
- Gerlach Apr 28 · Oct 15
- Paradise Valley Jun 5 · Sep 13
- Crescent Valley Jun 2 · Sep 17
- Orovada Jun 2 · Sep 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Imlay, NV?
The median last spring frost in Imlay, NV is May 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Imlay, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 13.
How long is the growing season in Imlay, NV?
About 133 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Imlay, NV?
Imlay, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.