Montello, NV frost dates
Last spring frostJun 1median date
First fall frostSep 12median date
Growing season103 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Montello compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Montello falls between May 12 and June 20, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 27 and September 25.
- The median last frost is 21 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 103-day growing season is longer than 8% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 31 days later than the zone 5b median of May 1. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 212 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 12 |
| 50% (median) | June 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 27 |
| 50% (median) | September 12 |
| 90% (late) | September 25 |
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 Montello, NV
Montello, NV frost dates — last frost Jun 1, first frost Sep 12, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Transplant outside: May 18 to Jun 1
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 22 to Jul 6Sow outdoors: Jun 22 to Jul 6
Start indoors: Apr 20 to May 4Transplant outside: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 22Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Start indoors: May 4 to May 11Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 18
Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 1
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 15Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 18
Sow outdoors: May 18 to Jun 8Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 29
Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jun 22
Transplant outside: Jun 15 to Jul 6
Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Oct 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Montello, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | May 4 – Jun 8 | Jul 18 – Aug 15 |
| Kale | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 4 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Broccoli | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 11 – May 25 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | May 18 – Jun 1 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | Jun 22 – Jul 6 | — |
| Basil | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jun 20 – Jul 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 27 – Jun 8 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cucumbers | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 22 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 103 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 4 – May 11 | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 4 – May 11 | Jun 15 – Jun 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 11 – Jun 8 | Jul 4 – Jul 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 11 – Jun 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | Jul 4 – Jul 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 18 – Jun 8 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 103 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 15 – Jul 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 29 – Oct 3 |
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 Montello 2ne, NV weather station, 3 km away (elevation 4,829 ft (1,472 m)).
Frost dates near Montello
- West Wendover Apr 18 · Oct 23
- Wells Jun 10 · Sep 16
- Jackpot frost any month
- Deeth frost any month
- Lamoille frost any month
- Jarbidge Jun 9 · Sep 16
- Ruby Valley May 27 · Sep 23
- Spring Creek Jun 6 · Sep 16
- Elko May 26 · Sep 23
- Mountain City frost any month
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Montello, NV?
The median last spring frost in Montello, NV is June 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Montello, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 27.
How long is the growing season in Montello, NV?
About 103 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Montello, NV?
Montello, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.