Frost Dates for Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Coordinates: 36.175, -115.136

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America typically occurs around Apr 5, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 12. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 190 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -12.2 to -9.4°C (10 to 15°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 2°C (36°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39°C (102°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 5 (last spring) to Oct 12 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 16 (last spring) to Oct 23 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Feb 16 (last spring) to Nov 12 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Hard Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Apr 5 to Oct 12, which provides approximately 189 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Mar 16 to Oct 23, which provides a total of 221 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
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May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 12Apr 5
Light Ground FrostOct 23Mar 16
Hard Ground FrostNov 12Feb 16

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