Smith, NV frost dates
Last spring frostMay 23median date
First fall frostSep 28median date
Growing season128 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Smith compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Smith falls between May 3 and June 10, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 12 and October 11.
- The median last frost is 12 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 128-day growing season is longer than 31% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 31 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 173 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Carson City, NV, 59 km away, the last frost here is 19 days later than there and the growing season is 27 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 3 |
| 50% (median) | May 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 12 |
| 50% (median) | September 28 |
| 90% (late) | October 11 |
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 Smith, NV
Smith, NV frost dates — last frost May 23, first frost Sep 28, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 30 to Jun 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 13Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 2Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 2Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 2Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 20
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 30Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 23
Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 6Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: May 30 to Jun 13
Transplant outside: Jun 6 to Jun 27
Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Smith, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 2 – May 16 | Apr 25 – May 30 | Aug 3 – Aug 31 |
| Kale | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Broccoli | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 9 – May 23 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 2 – May 16 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | May 9 – May 23 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Okra | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Basil | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 30 – Jun 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 18 – May 30 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 25 – May 2 | Jun 6 – Jun 13 | May 30 – Jun 13 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 25 – May 2 | — | May 30 – Jun 13 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 25 – May 2 | — | May 30 – Jun 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 25 – May 2 | Jun 6 – Jun 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 2 – May 30 | Jul 6 – Jul 20 |
| Beets | — | — | May 2 – May 30 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 2 – May 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 9 – Jun 6 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 30 – Jun 20 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 30 – Jun 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 6 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 14 – Oct 19 |
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 Smith 6 N, NV weather station, 13 km away (elevation 5,000 ft (1,524 m)).
Frost dates near Smith
- Wellington May 23 · Sep 28
- Yerington Apr 29 · Oct 15
- Gardnerville May 30 · Sep 26
- Minden May 30 · Sep 26
- Schurz May 31 · Sep 17
- Genoa Jun 7 · Sep 28
- Stateline Jun 7 · Sep 28
- Carson City May 4 · Oct 6
- Zephyr Cove Jun 7 · Sep 28
- Dayton May 12 · Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Smith, NV?
The median last spring frost in Smith, NV is May 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Smith, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 12.
How long is the growing season in Smith, NV?
About 128 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Smith, NV?
Smith, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.