Schurz, NV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 31median date
First fall frostSep 17median date
Growing season109 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Schurz compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Schurz falls between May 11 and June 21, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 4 and October 2.
- The median last frost is 20 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 109-day growing season is longer than 13% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 45 days later than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 187 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Carson City, NV, 89 km away, the last frost here is 27 days later than there and the growing season is 46 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 11 |
| 50% (median) | May 31 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 4 |
| 50% (median) | September 17 |
| 90% (late) | October 2 |
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 Schurz, NV
Schurz, NV frost dates — last frost May 31, first frost Sep 17, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24Sow outdoors: May 3 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jul 5Sow outdoors: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Start indoors: Apr 19 to May 3Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: May 3 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 21Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: May 3 to May 10Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Start indoors: May 3 to May 10Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: May 3 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 28
Sow outdoors: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jul 5
Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Schurz, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 10 – May 24 | May 3 – Jun 7 | Jul 23 – Aug 20 |
| Kale | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 3 – May 17 | May 3 – May 17 | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 19 – May 3 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — |
| Basil | Apr 19 – May 3 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 26 – Jun 7 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cucumbers | May 3 – May 10 | Jun 14 – Jun 21 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 3 – May 10 | — | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 109 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 3 – May 10 | — | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 3 – May 10 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 |
| Beets | — | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 17 – Jun 14 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 7 – Jun 28 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 109 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 14 – Jul 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
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 Wabuska 6 Se, NV weather station, 32 km away (elevation 4,301 ft (1,311 m)).
Frost dates near Schurz
- Yerington Apr 29 · Oct 15
- Hawthorne Apr 22 · Oct 25
- Smith May 23 · Sep 28
- Wellington May 23 · Sep 28
- Fallon May 12 · Oct 1
- Silver Springs Apr 18 · Oct 25
- Luning Apr 14 · Oct 24
- Dayton May 12 · Oct 17
- Gabbs May 1 · Oct 22
- Gardnerville May 30 · Sep 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Schurz, NV?
The median last spring frost in Schurz, NV is May 31. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Schurz, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 4.
How long is the growing season in Schurz, NV?
About 109 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Schurz, NV?
Schurz, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.