Lund, NV frost dates
Last spring frostJun 5median date
First fall frostSep 18median date
Growing season105 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Lund compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lund falls between May 20 and June 22, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 4 and October 1.
- The median last frost is 25 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 105-day growing season is longer than 11% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 37 days later than the zone 6a median of Apr 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 196 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 20 |
| 50% (median) | June 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 4 |
| 50% (median) | September 18 |
| 90% (late) | October 1 |
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 Lund, NV
Lund, NV frost dates — last frost Jun 5, first frost Sep 18, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29Sow outdoors: May 8 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 31
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 8Transplant outside: Jun 26 to Jul 10Sow outdoors: Jun 26 to Jul 10
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 8Transplant outside: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Jun 26 to Jul 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 1 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: May 8 to May 15Transplant outside: Jun 19 to Jun 26Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Start indoors: May 8 to May 15Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Start indoors: May 8 to May 15Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Start indoors: May 8 to May 15Transplant outside: Jun 19 to Jul 3
Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 12
Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 5
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 19Plant for fall: Jul 10 to Jul 24
Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jul 3
Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Transplant outside: Jun 19 to Jul 10
Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Oct 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lund, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | May 15 – May 29 | May 8 – Jun 12 | Jul 24 – Aug 21 |
| Kale | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | May 8 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | Jul 10 – Jul 31 |
| Broccoli | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | Jun 26 – Jul 10 | — |
| Basil | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Jun 26 – Jul 17 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 1 – Jun 12 | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cucumbers | May 8 – May 15 | Jun 19 – Jun 26 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 8 – May 15 | — | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 105 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 8 – May 15 | — | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 8 – May 15 | Jun 19 – Jul 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 15 – Jun 12 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 15 – Jun 12 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 22 – Jun 19 | Jul 10 – Jul 24 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 22 – Jun 12 | Jul 24 – Aug 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 12 – Jul 3 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 105 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 19 – Jul 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 4 – Oct 9 |
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 Lund, NV weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 5,545 ft (1,690 m)).
Frost dates near Lund
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- Mc Gill May 28 · Sep 24
- Baker May 27 · Oct 2
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- Pioche May 2 · Oct 17
- Panaca May 15 · Oct 4
- Hiko Apr 20 · Oct 26
- Caliente May 3 · Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lund, NV?
The median last spring frost in Lund, NV is June 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lund, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 4.
How long is the growing season in Lund, NV?
About 105 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lund, NV?
Lund, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.