Frost dates for 89002 — Henderson, NV
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 5 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Henderson compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Henderson fall between December 17 and January 21. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 2, or the last frost as late as March 5.
- Compared with Las Vegas, NV, 27 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 29 |
| 50% (median) | January 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 2 |
| 50% (median) | December 17 |
| 90% (late) | January 3 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Henderson, NV only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Alan Bible Visitor Ctr, NV weather station, 15 km away (elevation 1,640 ft (500 m)).
ZIP codes in Henderson: 89002 89009 89011 89012 89014 89015 89016 89044 89052 89053 89074 89077
Frost dates near Henderson
- Boulder City Jan 21 · Dec 17
- The Lakes (Clark) Jan 21 · Dec 17
- Coyote Springs Feb 1 · Dec 8
- Sloan Feb 4 · Dec 5
- The Lakes (Clark) Jan 24 · Dec 10
- Las Vegas Jan 24 · Dec 10
- Nellis Afb Feb 1 · Dec 8
- North Las Vegas Feb 1 · Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Henderson, NV?
The median last spring frost in Henderson, NV is January 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Henderson, NV?
The median first fall frost is December 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 2.
How long is the growing season in Henderson, NV?
About 330 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Henderson, NV?
Henderson, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.