North Las Vegas, NV planting zone & frost dates
North Las Vegas is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around February 1 and the first fall frost around December 8, for a growing season of about 311 days.
Planting calendar for North Las Vegas
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 1) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Dec 7 – Dec 21 Transplant outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 23 – Dec 7 Transplant outdoors: Feb 15 – Feb 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 23 – Dec 7 Transplant outdoors: Feb 15 – Feb 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 23 – Dec 7 Transplant outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 23 – Dec 7 Transplant outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 Transplant outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 13 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Dec 8).
Useful for zone 9b gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
- Shade cloth — for hot summers
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Jan 2 | Feb 1 | Feb 24 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 27 | Dec 8 | Nov 23 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after February 24, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 23. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 4.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in North Las Vegas
- 89030 zone 9b
- 89031 zone 9b
- 89032 zone 9b
- 89036 zone 9b
- 89081 zone 9b
- 89084 zone 9a
- 89085 zone 9a
- 89086 zone 9a
- 89087 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Las Vegas zone 9b, last frost Jan 24
- Sunrise Manor zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
- Winchester zone 9b, last frost Jan 20
- Paradise zone 9b, last frost Jan 20
- Whitney zone 9b, last frost Jan 20
- Spring Valley zone 9a, last frost Jan 20
- Henderson zone 9b, last frost Jan 20
- Enterprise zone 9a, last frost Feb 4
Questions
What growing zone is North Las Vegas, NV?
North Las Vegas is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 9a.
When is the last frost in North Las Vegas?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in North Las Vegas is February 1. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 24.
When can I plant tomatoes in North Las Vegas?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 8 – Feb 15. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N Las Vegas, NV (USC00265705), 4.0 km (2.5 mi) from the city center, elevation 578 m, based on 23 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.