Frost Dates for North Las Vegas, NV
In North Las Vegas, NV, the average last spring frost is around Feb 1 and the average first fall frost around Dec 8, for a growing season of about 311 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 24, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the N Las Vegas, NV weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 1,898 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Feb 24 | Nov 23 |
| 20% | Feb 17 | Nov 27 |
| 30% | Feb 11 | Dec 1 |
| 40% | Feb 5 | Dec 5 |
| 50% | Feb 1 | Dec 8 |
| 60% | Jan 26 | Dec 11 |
| 70% | Jan 19 | Dec 15 |
| 80% | Jan 10 | Dec 20 |
| 90% | Jan 2 | Dec 27 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Feb 20 | Nov 26 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 1 | Dec 8 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 4 | Dec 21 |
Planting calendar for North Las Vegas
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Sow or transplant Feb 15 – Mar 1
Sow or transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Oct 13 – Nov 10
Fall sowing Oct 13 – Nov 3
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 13
Sow or transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 27
Transplant Jan 18 – Feb 1
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Transplant Jan 11 – Jan 25
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Sep 29
Fall sowing Oct 27 – Nov 17
Fall sowing Sep 29 – Oct 13
Plant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Based on the average last frost (Feb 1) and first frost (Dec 8). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.