Stateline, NV frost dates
Last spring frostJun 7median date
First fall frostSep 28median date
Growing season113 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Stateline compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Stateline falls between May 21 and June 24, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 10 and October 16.
- The median last frost is 27 days later than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 113-day growing season is longer than 18% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 52 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 186 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Carson City, NV, 24 km away, the last frost here is 34 days later than there and the growing season is 42 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 21 |
| 50% (median) | June 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 10 |
| 50% (median) | September 28 |
| 90% (late) | October 16 |
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 Stateline, NV
Stateline, NV frost dates — last frost Jun 7, first frost Sep 28, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jun 22 to Jul 13
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 28 to Jul 12Sow outdoors: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 10Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 17Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: May 3 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: May 10 to May 17Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jun 28Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jun 28Plant for fall: Jul 13 to Jul 27
Start indoors: May 10 to May 17Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jun 28Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Start indoors: May 10 to May 17Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Start indoors: May 10 to May 17Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jul 5
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 20
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 7
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 21Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 14Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jul 5
Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Transplant outside: Jun 21 to Jul 12
Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Stateline, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | May 17 – May 31 | May 10 – Jun 14 | Aug 3 – Aug 31 |
| Kale | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | May 10 – May 24 | May 10 – May 24 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Broccoli | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | May 17 – May 31 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — | Jun 22 – Jul 13 |
| Okra | Apr 26 – May 10 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 | — |
| Basil | Apr 26 – May 10 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 26 – May 17 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | May 3 – Jun 14 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cucumbers | May 10 – May 17 | Jun 21 – Jun 28 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | Jul 13 – Jul 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | May 10 – May 17 | — | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 113 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | May 10 – May 17 | — | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | May 10 – May 17 | Jun 21 – Jul 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 17 – Jun 14 | Jul 6 – Jul 20 |
| Beets | — | — | May 17 – Jun 14 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 24 – Jun 14 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 14 – Jul 5 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 113 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 21 – Jul 12 | — | — |
| 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 Dagget Pass, NV weather station, 2 km away (elevation 7,333 ft (2,235 m)).
Frost dates near Stateline
- Zephyr Cove Jun 7 · Sep 28
- Glenbrook Jun 5 · Oct 9
- Genoa Jun 7 · Sep 28
- Minden May 30 · Sep 26
- Gardnerville May 30 · Sep 26
- Carson City May 4 · Oct 6
- Crystal Bay May 17 · Oct 13
- Incline Village May 17 · Oct 13
- Washoe Valley May 17 · Oct 13
- Silver City May 12 · Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Stateline, NV?
The median last spring frost in Stateline, NV is June 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Stateline, NV?
The median first fall frost is September 28, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 10.
How long is the growing season in Stateline, NV?
About 113 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Stateline, NV?
Stateline, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.