Orovada, NV frost dates
Last spring frostJun 2median date
First fall frostSep 11median date
Growing season101 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Orovada compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Orovada falls between May 12 and June 20, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 28 and September 26.
- The median last frost is 22 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 101-day growing season is longer than 5% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 34 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 183 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 12 |
| 50% (median) | June 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 28 |
| 50% (median) | September 11 |
| 90% (late) | September 26 |
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 Orovada, NV
Orovada, NV frost dates — last frost Jun 2, first frost Sep 11, zone 6a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Transplant outside: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 9Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 19Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26
Start indoors: Apr 7 to Apr 21Transplant outside: May 19 to Jun 2
Start indoors: Apr 21 to May 5Transplant outside: Jun 23 to Jul 7Sow outdoors: Jun 23 to Jul 7
Start indoors: Apr 21 to May 5Transplant outside: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 12Plant for fall: Jun 19 to Jul 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 12Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jun 9Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: May 5 to May 12Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 23Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Start indoors: May 5 to May 12Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Start indoors: May 5 to May 12Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Start indoors: May 5 to May 12Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 9
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 9Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 17
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 2
Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 17
Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 9Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Jun 30
Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jul 7
Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Oct 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Orovada, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 5 – May 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | May 12 – May 26 | May 5 – Jun 9 | Jul 17 – Aug 14 |
| Kale | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | May 5 – May 19 | May 5 – May 19 | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | May 12 – May 26 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | May 19 – Jun 2 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 21 – May 5 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | Jun 23 – Jul 7 | — |
| Basil | Apr 21 – May 5 | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | Jun 19 – Jul 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 28 – Jun 9 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cucumbers | May 5 – May 12 | Jun 16 – Jun 23 | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 5 – May 12 | — | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 101 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 5 – May 12 | — | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 5 – May 12 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 12 – Jun 9 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 12 – Jun 9 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 12 – Jun 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 19 – Jun 16 | Jul 3 – Jul 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 19 – Jun 9 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 9 – Jun 30 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 101 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 16 – Jul 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 28 – Oct 2 |
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 Orovada 3 W, NV weather station, 12 km away (elevation 4,199 ft (1,280 m)).
Frost dates near Orovada
- Paradise Valley Jun 5 · Sep 13
- Mc Dermitt frost any month
- Denio May 30 · Sep 18
- Winnemucca May 23 · Sep 29
- Golconda May 16 · Oct 1
- Valmy May 9 · Sep 29
- Imlay May 17 · Sep 27
- Battle Mountain May 9 · Sep 29
- Tuscarora Jun 4 · Sep 24
- Owyhee frost any month
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Orovada, NV?
The median last spring frost in Orovada, NV is June 2. 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 Orovada, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 28.
How long is the growing season in Orovada, NV?
About 101 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Orovada, NV?
Orovada, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.