Last frost date in Reno, Nevada
April 28
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 19.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Reno WFO (USC00266791), 3.2 miles from Reno, elevation 4,987 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 9 | Apr 28 | May 19 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 27 | Nov 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 182
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 14 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Nov 8 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 102
What to plant now in Reno
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 30 Reno: April 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Reno: October 27
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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