Frost Dates for Winnemucca, NV 89445
Last spring frost May 31 · First fall frost September 18 · 110 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 89445 has about 17,200 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Winnemucca.
Short season: 110 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 15–June 16 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans September 3–October 3 (30 days).
Frost probability for 89445
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 16 | May 31 | May 15 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 3 | September 18 | October 3 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at OROVADA 3 W (57.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Winnemucca, NV
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89445 | May 31 | September 18 | 6b |
| 89446 | May 26 | September 21 | 6b |
Which crops fit a 110-day season in Winnemucca
In Winnemucca (110 frost-free days, a short season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 8 need an indoor start, 2 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 26 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 68 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 12 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 19 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 68 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 7 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 5 | May 3–May 10 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 28 |
| Carrots | — | May 10–May 17 | 152 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 152 available after May 10. | Jul 17 |
| Cucumber | May 10 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 82 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 14. | Jun 22 |
| Beans | — | Jun 7–Jun 21 | 96 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 96 available after Jun 7. | Jun 29 |
| Peas | — | Apr 5–Jun 14 | 173 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 5. | Jul 8 |
| Zucchini | May 17 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 82 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 14. | Jun 27 |
| Onion | Mar 8 | May 3–May 17 | 145 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 145 available after May 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 5–May 24 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 16 |
| Kale | Mar 22 | May 3–May 17 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Apr 5 | May 3–May 17 | 145 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 145 available after May 3. | Jun 23 |
| Cabbage | Apr 5 | May 3–May 17 | 159 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 159 available after May 3. | Jul 17 |
| Radish | — | Apr 5–Jun 28 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Sep 25. | Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | Apr 5–Jun 28 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Potatoes | — | May 17–May 24 | 131 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 131 available after May 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 18 | 215 | overwinter: Plant Sep 18 to Oct 9; harvest the following summer. | Oct 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 26–Jun 21 | 166 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 26; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 3 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 82 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Pumpkin | May 17 | Jun 14–Jun 14 | 75 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Winnemucca has 75 after Jun 14. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 19 | May 24–Jun 7 | 124 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 124 available after May 24. | Jun 28 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 5 | May 17–May 17 | 131 | two-plantings: Plant May 17 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 5–Jun 28 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 5 | May 3–May 17 | 159 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 159 available after May 3. | Jun 17 |
| Butternut Squash | May 17 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 75 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Winnemucca has 75 after Jun 14. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 12 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 68 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Okra | May 3 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 89 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 89 available after Jun 7. | Jun 27 |
| Basil | Apr 26 | Jun 21–Jun 21 | 75 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 75 available after Jun 21. | Jun 22 |
| Cilantro | — | May 3–May 24 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 23 |
| Parsley | Mar 22 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 110 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 110 available after Jun 7. | Jul 3 |
| Celery | Mar 22 | Jun 7–Jun 21 | 110 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 7, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 22 | May 3–May 17 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Turnip | — | May 3–May 17 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 19–May 3 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 19 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Bok Choy | May 3 | May 24–May 31 | 124 | two-plantings: Plant May 24 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 28 |
| Collards | Mar 22 | May 3–May 17 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Cantaloupe | May 17 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 68 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 17 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Chives | Mar 8 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 124 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 124 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 5–Jun 28 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 5 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Oregano | Mar 22 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 124 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 124 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 8 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 110 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 110 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Sage | Apr 5 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 124 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 124 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 22 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 124 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 124 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 19 | May 17–May 31 | 131 | two-plantings: Plant May 17 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 23 |
| Cosmos | May 3 | May 31–Jun 14 | 96 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 96 available after May 31. | Jun 22 |
| Lavender | Mar 8 | May 31–Jun 14 | 131 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 131 available after May 31. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 19 | May 31–Jun 7 | 96 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 96 available after May 31. | Jul 2 |
| Melons | May 17 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 68 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 17 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Mint | — | May 31–Jun 14 | 131 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 131 available after May 31. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 3 | May 31–Jun 7 | 96 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 96 available after May 31. | Jun 27 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 7–Jun 21 | 89 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 89 available after Jun 7. | Jun 17 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 17 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 75 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 14, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 31–Jun 14 | 96 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 96 available after May 31. | Jun 12 |
| Tomatillos | Apr 5 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 75 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 75 available after Jun 7. | — |
| Watermelon | May 17 | Jun 7–Jun 14 | 75 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 7, the outdoor season is about 5 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 17 | Jun 14–Jun 21 | 82 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 82 available after Jun 14. | Jun 27 |
| Zinnias | May 3 | May 31–Jun 14 | 96 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 96 available after May 31. | Jun 22 |
Month by month in Winnemucca
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Start indoors: Chives (Mar 8), Lavender (Mar 8), Onion (Mar 8), Rosemary (Mar 8), Celery (Mar 22), Collards (Mar 22), +5 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Broccoli (Apr 5), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 5), Cabbage (Apr 5), Lettuce (Apr 5), Sage (Apr 5), Swiss Chard (Apr 5), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 5), Beets (Apr 5), Dill (Apr 5), Peas (Apr 5), Radish (Apr 5), Spinach (Apr 5), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 26). |
| May | Start indoors: Bok Choy (May 3), Corn (May 3), Cosmos (May 3), Nasturtiums (May 3), Okra (May 3), Zinnias (May 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (May 3), Turnip (May 3), Carrots (May 10), Potatoes (May 17), Sunflowers (May 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 3), Brussel Sprouts (May 3), Cabbage (May 3), Collards (May 3), Kale (May 3), Lettuce (May 3), +12 more. Last frost around May 31. |
| June | Direct sow from: Beans (Jun 7), Pole Beans (Jun 7). Transplant from: Celery (Jun 7), Chives (Jun 7), Corn (Jun 7), Okra (Jun 7), Oregano (Jun 7), Parsley (Jun 7), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jun 12), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 17), Pole Beans (Jun 17), Basil (Jun 22), Cosmos (Jun 22), Cucumber (Jun 22), +8 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Jul 2), Parsley (Jul 3), Peas (Jul 8), Cabbage (Jul 17), Carrots (Jul 17), Beets (Jul 18), +8 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Kale (Aug 1), Kohlrabi (Aug 1), Turnip (Aug 6), Arugula (Aug 16), Spinach (Aug 16), Radish (Aug 17). |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 18). First frost around September 18. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 9). |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| 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 Winnemucca, NV (ZIP 89445)?
The median last spring frost date for Winnemucca, NV (ZIP code 89445) is around May 31. 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 May 15; one in ten it runs past June 16.
What is the first fall frost date in Winnemucca, NV?
The median first fall frost date for Winnemucca, NV is around September 18. 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 September 3 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Winnemucca, NV?
The frost-free growing season in Winnemucca is about 110 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 Winnemucca (110 frost-free days, a short season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 8 need an indoor start, 2 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Winnemucca, NV?
Winnemucca, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 6b (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 Winnemucca, NV?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 26 and plant out Jun 14 in Winnemucca. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Winnemucca?
Two: plant May 3 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25.
When do I plant garlic in Winnemucca?
Sep 18 to Oct 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Winnemucca?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 7, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Fernley (ZIP 89408) has 142 frost-free days, 32 more than Winnemucca (ZIP 89445). See Fernley ZIP 89408 frost dates
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