Spring Creek, NV frost dates
Last spring frostJun 6median date
First fall frostSep 16median date
Growing season102 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5bZone 5b
How Spring Creek compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Spring Creek falls between May 21 and June 23, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between August 31 and September 30.
- The median last frost is 26 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 102-day growing season is longer than 6% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 36 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 200 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 21 |
| 50% (median) | June 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | August 31 |
| 50% (median) | September 16 |
| 90% (late) | September 30 |
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 Spring Creek, NV
Spring Creek, NV frost dates — last frost Jun 6, first frost Sep 16, zone 5b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 19
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 9Transplant outside: Jun 27 to Jul 11Sow outdoors: Jun 27 to Jul 11
Start indoors: Apr 25 to May 9Transplant outside: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 16Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 16Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: May 9 to May 16Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jun 27Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: May 9 to May 16Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: May 9 to May 16Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Start indoors: May 9 to May 16Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 4
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 13
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 6
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 20Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 13Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jul 4
Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jun 27
Transplant outside: Jun 20 to Jul 11
Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Oct 7
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Spring Creek, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 16 – May 30 | May 9 – Jun 13 | Jul 22 – Aug 19 |
| Kale | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 9 – May 23 | May 9 – May 23 | Jul 8 – Jul 29 |
| Broccoli | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 25 – May 9 | Jun 27 – Jul 11 | Jun 27 – Jul 11 | — |
| Basil | Apr 25 – May 9 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 2 – Jun 13 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cucumbers | May 9 – May 16 | Jun 20 – Jun 27 | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 9 – May 16 | — | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 102 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 9 – May 16 | — | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 9 – May 16 | Jun 20 – Jul 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 16 – Jun 13 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 16 – Jun 13 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 23 – Jun 20 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 23 – Jun 13 | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 13 – Jul 4 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 13 – Jun 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 102 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 20 – Jul 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 2 – Oct 7 |
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 Lamoille Yost, NV weather station, 7 km away (elevation 5,840 ft (1,780 m)).
Frost dates near Spring Creek
- Elko May 26 · Sep 23
- Lamoille frost any month
- Carlin May 29 · Sep 18
- Deeth frost any month
- Ruby Valley May 27 · Sep 23
- Wells Jun 10 · Sep 16
- Tuscarora Jun 4 · Sep 24
- Crescent Valley Jun 2 · Sep 17
- Battle Mountain May 9 · Sep 29
- Mountain City frost any month
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Spring Creek, NV?
The median last spring frost in Spring Creek, NV is June 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Spring Creek, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 16, with about a 10% chance of frost before August 31.
How long is the growing season in Spring Creek, NV?
About 102 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Spring Creek, NV?
Spring Creek, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 5b.