Last frost date in Elko, Nevada
May 29
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by May 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after June 16.
September 18
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by September 3.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elko Rgnl AP (USW00024121), 1.3 miles from Elko, elevation 5,030 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | May 10 | May 29 | June 16 |
| First frost in fall | Sept 3 | Sept 18 | Oct 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 111
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | June 12 | Sept 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | May 29 | Sept 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | May 11 | Sept 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 195
What to plant now in Elko
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around May 30 Elko: May 29
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around September 20 Elko: September 18
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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