Frost Dates for Pahrump, NV 89048
Last spring frost March 29 · First fall frost October 31 · 216 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 89048 has about 26,500 people, the largest of 3 ZIP codes in Pahrump.
Long season: 216 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 7–April 25 (49 days). Fall frost risk spans October 15–November 19 (35 days).
Frost probability for 89048
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 25 | March 29 | March 7 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 15 | October 31 | November 19 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at DESERT NWR (64.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Pahrump, NV
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89048 | March 29 | October 31 | 8b |
| 89060 | March 29 | October 31 | 8b |
| 89061 | April 3 | November 1 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 216-day season in Pahrump
In Pahrump (216 frost-free days, a 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 | Feb 22 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 174 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 12. | Jul 1 |
| Pepper | Feb 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 174 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 12. | Jul 6 |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 9 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 258 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 8. | Aug 29 |
| Cucumber | Mar 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Beans | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 24. | Aug 11 |
| Peas | — | Feb 1–Apr 12 | 279 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 1. | Aug 20 |
| Zucchini | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Onion | Jan 4 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 251 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 1. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 1–Mar 22 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 28 |
| Kale | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 251 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 1. | Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 265 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 1. | Aug 29 |
| Radish | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 29 |
| Beets | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 237 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 31 | 321 | overwinter: Plant Oct 31 to Nov 21; harvest the following summer. | Nov 21 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 22–Apr 19 | 272 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 22; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 188 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 5. | Jul 13 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 12 | 181 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 12. | Jun 18 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Apr 5 | 230 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 22. | Aug 10 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 1 | Mar 15–Mar 15 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 28 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 1 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 265 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 1. | Jul 30 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 181 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 12. | Jun 18 |
| Eggplant | Feb 8 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 174 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 12. | Jul 11 |
| Okra | Mar 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Basil | Feb 22 | Apr 19–Apr 19 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 1–Mar 22 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 4 |
| Parsley | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 216 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 5. | Aug 15 |
| Celery | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 216 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 5. | Jun 26 |
| Scallions | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 18 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 1 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 9 |
| Collards | Jan 18 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 8 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 174 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 12. | Jun 26 |
| Chives | Jan 4 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 230 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 230 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 1–Apr 26 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Oregano | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 230 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 230 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 4 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 216 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Sage | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 230 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 230 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 18 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 230 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 230 available after Apr 5. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 15 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 4 |
| Cosmos | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Lavender | Jan 4 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 237 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 15 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 14 |
| Melons | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 174 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 12. | Jun 26 |
| Mint | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 237 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 29. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 5 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 5–Apr 19 | 195 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 5. | Jul 30 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 181 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 12. | Jun 28 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 202 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 29. | Jul 25 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 1 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 181 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 5. | Jul 6 |
| Watermelon | Mar 15 | Apr 5–Apr 12 | 181 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 5. | Jul 1 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Zinnias | Mar 1 | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
Month by month in Pahrump
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 4), Lavender (Jan 4), Onion (Jan 4), Rosemary (Jan 4), Celery (Jan 18), Collards (Jan 18), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 1), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 1), Cabbage (Feb 1), Lettuce (Feb 1), Sage (Feb 1), Swiss Chard (Feb 1), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 1), Beets (Feb 1), Dill (Feb 1), Peas (Feb 1), Radish (Feb 1), Spinach (Feb 1), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 22). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 1), Corn (Mar 1), Cosmos (Mar 1), Nasturtiums (Mar 1), Okra (Mar 1), Zinnias (Mar 1), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 1), Turnip (Mar 1), Carrots (Mar 8), Potatoes (Mar 15), Sunflowers (Mar 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 1), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 1), Cabbage (Mar 1), Collards (Mar 1), Kale (Mar 1), Lettuce (Mar 1), +12 more. Last frost around March 29. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 5), Pole Beans (Apr 5). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 5), Chives (Apr 5), Corn (Apr 5), Okra (Apr 5), Oregano (Apr 5), Parsley (Apr 5), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 18), Pumpkin (Jun 18), Cantaloupe (Jun 26), Celery (Jun 26), Melons (Jun 26), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 28). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jul 1), Watermelon (Jul 1), Pepper (Jul 6), Tomatillos (Jul 6), Eggplant (Jul 11), Corn (Jul 13), +3 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 4), Cosmos (Aug 4), Cucumber (Aug 4), Zinnias (Aug 4), Broccoli (Aug 5), Nasturtiums (Aug 9), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 4), Cilantro (Sep 4), Collards (Sep 8), Scallions (Sep 8), Bok Choy (Sep 9), Lettuce (Sep 9), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 31). First frost around October 31. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 21). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Pahrump, NV (ZIP 89048)?
The median last spring frost date for Pahrump, NV (ZIP code 89048) is around March 29. 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 March 7; one in ten it runs past April 25.
What is the first fall frost date in Pahrump, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Pahrump, NV is around October 31. 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 October 15 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Pahrump, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Pahrump is about 216 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 Pahrump (216 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Pahrump, NV?
Pahrump, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (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 Pahrump, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 22 and plant out Apr 12 in Pahrump. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Pahrump?
Two: plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 7.
When do I plant garlic in Pahrump?
Oct 31 to Nov 21; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Pahrump?
Yes: plant out Apr 12 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 1 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Las Vegas (ZIP 89108) has 284 frost-free days, 68 more than Pahrump (ZIP 89048). See Las Vegas ZIP 89108 frost dates
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