Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Sunnyside - Lund, NV

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the spring

As spring unfolds, the risk of frost gradually decreases each day until your tender plants are finally safe. The probabilities shown in the chart help you make smart decisions about when to plant.

While frost typically forms at 32°F, tender plants can be damaged even when temperatures are slightly higher. Air temperatures are often measured several feet above the ground, but temperatures at plant level can be several degrees colder. Protected areas like porches help by blocking radiational cooling. Given these variables, we consider 36°F the "caution zone" for frost-sensitive plants.

Key dates for your spring planting:

  • By June 28, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
  • Around June 7, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
  • Before May 24, there's still an 80% risk of frost — too early for tomatoes and other tender plants unless you're prepared to protect them

If the 10-day forecast shows no temperatures below 40°F, you might safely plant earlier than the above dates suggest. Many gardeners watch for this weather window to get a head start on the growing season.

In the Spring
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Last 16° Apr 16 Apr 6 Mar 30 Mar 24 Mar 19 Mar 14 Mar 8 Mar 1 Feb 19
Last 20° Apr 26 Apr 17 Apr 12 Apr 6 Apr 2 Mar 28 Mar 23 Mar 17 Mar 9
Last 24° May 10 May 3 Apr 28 Apr 23 Apr 19 Apr 15 Apr 11 Apr 6 Mar 29
Last 28° May 27 May 20 May 15 May 11 May 8 May 4 Apr 30 Apr 25 Apr 18
Last 32° Jun 16 Jun 8 Jun 2 May 28 May 24 May 19 May 14 May 8 Apr 30
Last 36° Jun 28 Jun 21 Jun 16 Jun 11 Jun 7 Jun 3 May 30 May 24 May 17

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall

As summer ends in Sunnyside - Lund, NV, nighttime temperatures begin to drop, and your risk of frost increases with each passing day. Knowing when to expect frost helps you harvest sensitive crops and extend your growing season with protection methods.

The chart below shows the probability of experiencing specific temperatures on various dates. Here's what this means for your garden:

1
Early warning: Around September 13, there's a 20% chance of 32°F — start monitoring forecasts and have plant covers ready
2
Decision time: By September 22, there's a 50% chance of frost — harvest tomatoes, peppers, and other tender crops or prepare protection
3
Last chance: By October 1, there's an 80% chance of seeing 32°F — most tender plants will be damaged without protection
4
Another perspective: You have only a 1 in 5 chance of making it past October 1 without a freezing night

These probabilities help you time your end-of-season harvests and know when to apply protective measures like row covers, cloches, or cold frames to extend your harvest.

In the Fall
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
First 16° Oct 28 Nov 2 Nov 6 Nov 9 Nov 12 Nov 15 Nov 18 Nov 22 Nov 27
First 20° Oct 16 Oct 21 Oct 24 Oct 27 Oct 30 Nov 2 Nov 4 Nov 8 Nov 13
First 24° Oct 5 Oct 10 Oct 14 Oct 17 Oct 20 Oct 23 Oct 26 Oct 30 Nov 4
First 28° Sep 17 Sep 22 Sep 26 Sep 30 Oct 3 Oct 6 Oct 10 Oct 14 Oct 19
First 32° Sep 8 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 19 Sep 22 Sep 25 Sep 28 Oct 1 Oct 6
First 36° Sep 2 Sep 7 Sep 10 Sep 13 Sep 16 Sep 18 Sep 21 Sep 24 Sep 29

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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.