Frost Dates for Las Vegas, NV 89103
Las Vegas has 44 ZIP codes. The Las Vegas, NV frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 16 · First fall frost November 27 · 284 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 89103 has about 49,000 people, one of 44 ZIP codes in Las Vegas.
Very long season: 284 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 17–March 24 (66 days). Fall frost risk spans November 11–November 19 (8 days).
Frost probability for 89103
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 24 | February 16 | January 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 11 | November 27 | November 19 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MCCARRAN INTL AP (6.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 284-day season in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas (284 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Jan 12 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 242 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 2. | Jul 28 |
| Pepper | Jan 5 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 242 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 2. | Aug 2 |
| Lettuce | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Jan 26 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 6 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 26–Feb 2 | 326 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 326 available after Jan 26. | Sep 25 |
| Cucumber | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Beans | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 7 |
| Peas | — | Dec 22–Mar 2 | 347 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 347 available after Dec 22. | Sep 16 |
| Zucchini | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Onion | Nov 24 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 319 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 319 available after Jan 19. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 22–Feb 9 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 25 |
| Kale | Dec 8 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 10 |
| Broccoli | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 319 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 319 available after Jan 19. | Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 333 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 19. | Sep 25 |
| Radish | — | Dec 22–Mar 16 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 26 |
| Beets | — | Dec 22–Mar 16 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 2–Feb 9 | 305 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 2. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 27 | 389 | overwinter: Plant Nov 27 to Dec 18; harvest the following summer. | Dec 18 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 12–Mar 9 | 340 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 12; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 19 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 256 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 256 available after Feb 23. | Aug 9 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 2 | 249 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 2. | Jul 15 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 5 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 298 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 9. | Sep 6 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 22 | Feb 2–Feb 2 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 22–Mar 16 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 25 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 22 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 333 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 333 available after Jan 19. | Aug 26 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 249 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 2. | Jul 15 |
| Eggplant | Dec 29 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 242 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 2. | Aug 7 |
| Okra | Jan 19 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Basil | Jan 12 | Mar 9–Mar 9 | 249 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 19–Feb 9 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Parsley | Dec 8 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 284 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 23. | Sep 11 |
| Celery | Dec 8 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 284 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 23. | Jul 23 |
| Scallions | Dec 8 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 5 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 15 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 5–Jan 19 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 5 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 10 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 19 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 6 |
| Collards | Dec 8 | Jan 19–Feb 2 | 333 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 18. | Oct 5 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 242 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 2. | Jul 23 |
| Chives | Nov 24 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 298 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 22–Mar 16 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 22 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Oregano | Dec 8 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 298 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 24 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 284 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Sage | Dec 22 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 298 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 8 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 298 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 5 | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Cosmos | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Lavender | Nov 24 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 305 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 5 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 10 |
| Melons | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 242 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 2. | Jul 23 |
| Mint | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 305 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 263 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 263 available after Feb 23. | Aug 26 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 249 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 249 available after Mar 2. | Jul 25 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 270 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 270 available after Feb 16. | Aug 21 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 22 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 249 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 249 available after Feb 23. | Aug 2 |
| Watermelon | Feb 2 | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 249 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 249 available after Feb 23. | Jul 28 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Zinnias | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
Month by month in Las Vegas
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Calendula (Jan 5), Cauliflower (Jan 5), Marigolds (Jan 5), Pepper (Jan 5), Basil (Jan 12), Tomato (Jan 12), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 5), Cilantro (Jan 19), Turnip (Jan 19), Carrots (Jan 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 19), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 19), Cabbage (Jan 19), Collards (Jan 19), Kale (Jan 19), Lettuce (Jan 19), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 12). |
| February | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Feb 2), Cantaloupe (Feb 2), Melons (Feb 2), Pumpkin (Feb 2), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 2), Watermelon (Feb 2), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Feb 2), Sunflowers (Feb 16), Beans (Feb 23), Pole Beans (Feb 23). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 2), Swiss Chard (Feb 2), Bok Choy (Feb 9), Cauliflower (Feb 9), Cosmos (Feb 16), Lavender (Feb 16), +15 more. Last frost around February 16. |
| March | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Mar 2), Cantaloupe (Mar 2), Cucumber (Mar 2), Eggplant (Mar 2), Melons (Mar 2), Pepper (Mar 2), +6 more. |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 15), Pumpkin (Jul 15), Cantaloupe (Jul 23), Celery (Jul 23), Melons (Jul 23), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 25), +2 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Aug 2), Tomatillos (Aug 2), Eggplant (Aug 7), Corn (Aug 9), Sunflowers (Aug 21), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 26), +5 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Broccoli (Sep 1), Nasturtiums (Sep 5), Okra (Sep 5), Yellow Squash (Sep 5), Zucchini (Sep 5), Cauliflower (Sep 6), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Oct 1), Cilantro (Oct 1), Collards (Oct 5), Scallions (Oct 5), Bok Choy (Oct 6), Lettuce (Oct 6), +6 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 24), Lavender (Nov 24), Onion (Nov 24), Rosemary (Nov 24). Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 27). First frost around November 27. |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 8), Collards (Dec 8), Kale (Dec 8), Oregano (Dec 8), Parsley (Dec 8), Scallions (Dec 8), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 22), Beets (Dec 22), Dill (Dec 22), Peas (Dec 22), Radish (Dec 22), Spinach (Dec 22). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 18). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89103)?
The median last spring frost date for Las Vegas, NV (ZIP code 89103) is around February 16. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before January 17; one in ten it runs past March 24.
What is the first fall frost date in Las Vegas, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Las Vegas, NV is around November 27. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around November 11 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Las Vegas, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Las Vegas is about 284 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Las Vegas (284 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Las Vegas, NV?
Las Vegas, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Las Vegas, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 12 and plant out Mar 2 in Las Vegas. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Las Vegas?
Two: plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 6; both mature before Dec 4.
When do I plant garlic in Las Vegas?
Nov 27 to Dec 18; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Las Vegas?
Yes: plant out Mar 2 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 28 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Henderson (ZIP 89052) has 314 frost-free days, 30 more than Las Vegas (ZIP 89103). See Henderson ZIP 89052 frost dates
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