Last frost date in Carson, Nevada
May 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 29.
October 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Carson City (USC00261485), 2.2 miles from Carson, elevation 4,761 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 20 | May 4 | May 29 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 24 | Oct 6 | Oct 20 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 152
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 26 | Sept 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 20 | Oct 18 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 146
What to plant now in Carson
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Carson: May 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 10 Carson: October 6
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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