Frost dates for 89506 — Reno, NV
Last spring frostMay 8median date
First fall frostOct 12median date
Growing season157 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Reno compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Reno falls between April 22 and June 2, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 28 and October 28.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Nevada median of May 11.
- Its 157-day growing season is longer than 55% of the 84 Nevada places with a regular frost season (state median 149 days).
- The last frost is 33 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 147 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 22 |
| 50% (median) | May 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 28 |
| 50% (median) | October 12 |
| 90% (late) | October 28 |
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 Reno, NV
Frost dates for 89506 — Reno, NV — last frost May 8, first frost Oct 12, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 14
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 6 to Jul 27
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to May 29Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 17Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 27 to Aug 10
Sow outdoors: May 15 to May 29
Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 12
Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Nov 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Reno, NV
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | Apr 10 – May 15 | Aug 17 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Broccoli | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | Jul 6 – Jul 27 |
| Okra | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 29 – Jun 12 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Basil | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 3 – May 15 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | May 22 – May 29 | May 15 – May 29 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | — | May 15 – May 29 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | — | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 10 – Apr 17 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Jul 20 – Aug 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 24 – May 22 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | Jul 27 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 15 – May 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 22 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 28 – Nov 2 |
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 Stead, NV weather station, 2 km away (elevation 5,102 ft (1,555 m)).
ZIP codes in Reno: 89501 89502 89503 89504 89505 89506 89507 89508 89509 89511 89512 89513 89515 89519 89520 89521 89523 89533 89555 89557 89570 89595 89599
Frost dates near Reno
- Sun Valley Apr 28 · Oct 27
- Sparks May 1 · Oct 10
- Verdi May 9 · Oct 17
- Reno (Washoe) May 3 · Oct 10
- Washoe Valley May 17 · Oct 13
- Virginia City May 12 · Oct 17
- Incline Village May 17 · Oct 13
- Silver City May 12 · Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Reno, NV?
The median last spring frost in Reno, NV is May 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Reno, NV?
The median first fall frost is October 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 28.
How long is the growing season in Reno, NV?
About 157 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Reno, NV?
Reno, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.