Nevada planting zones & frost dates
USDA hardiness zones in Nevada go from 5b to 9b. Pick your city for its average frost dates and a planting calendar, or search by ZIP code.
| City | Zone | Avg. last frost | Avg. first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | 9b | Jan 21 | Dec 17 |
| Carson City | 7a | May 4 | Oct 6 |
| Elko | 5b | May 29 | Sep 18 |
| Enterprise | 9a | Feb 4 | Dec 5 |
| Fernley | 7a | May 9 | Oct 1 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 6b | May 30 | Sep 26 |
| Henderson | 9b | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Las Vegas | 9b | Jan 24 | Dec 10 |
| Mesquite | 9a | Mar 16 | Nov 13 |
| North Las Vegas | 9b | Feb 1 | Dec 8 |
| Pahrump | 8b | Mar 29 | Nov 3 |
| Paradise | 9b | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Reno | 7b | Apr 28 | Oct 27 |
| Spanish Springs | 7a | May 3 | Oct 10 |
| Sparks | 7a | May 1 | Oct 10 |
| Spring Valley | 9a | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Summerlin South | 9a | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| Sun Valley | 7b | Apr 28 | Oct 27 |
| Sunrise Manor | 9b | Feb 1 | Dec 8 |
| Whitney | 9b | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| Winchester | 9b | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
Cities with 10,000+ residents. Data: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 and NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020. Sources and method.