Frost dates for 89034 — Mesquite, NV
Last spring frostMar 16median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season242 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Mesquite compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Mesquite falls between February 25 and April 5, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and November 25.
- The median last frost is 56 days earlier than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 242-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 13 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 67 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Saint George, UT, 54 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 1 day longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | November 25 |
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 Mesquite, NV
Frost dates for 89034 — Mesquite, NV — last frost Mar 16, first frost Nov 13, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Mesquite, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 16 – Mar 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Okra | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Basil | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 23 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
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 Bunkerville, NV weather station, 6 km away (elevation 1,601 ft (488 m)).
ZIP codes in Mesquite: 89024 89027 89034
Frost dates near Mesquite
- Bunkerville Mar 16 · Nov 13
- Logandale Feb 26 · Nov 22
- Overton Feb 26 · Nov 22
- Moapa Feb 26 · Nov 22
- The Lakes Jan 31 · Dec 11
- Caliente May 3 · Oct 9
- Coyote Springs Feb 1 · Dec 8
- Nellis Afb Feb 1 · Dec 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Mesquite, NV?
The median last spring frost in Mesquite, NV is March 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Mesquite, NV?
The median first fall frost is November 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Mesquite, NV?
About 242 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Mesquite, NV?
Mesquite, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.