North Las Vegas, Nevada planting calendar and frost dates
North Las Vegas is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost typically comes around January 20 and the first fall frost around December 15, giving about 333 frost-free days a year.
- Typical last frost
- January 20
- Typical first frost
- December 15
- Frost-free season
- 333 days
Frost dates in North Las Vegas
Last spring frost
- December 20Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- January 20Typical: a later frost in half of years
- February 14Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- November 28Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- December 15Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- New yearLate: in about 1 year in 10, the first frost waits until after December 31
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 333 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, 7.3 miles SSW of the city center and 135 feet higher. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers. North Las Vegas shares this station with Las Vegas, so the two cities have the same frost dates and planting calendar.
What to plant each month in North Las Vegas
January
Start indoors: basil, celery, eggplants, ginger, peppers, ranunculus, tomatoes
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, avocados, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, dahlias, dill, figs, garden mums, gladioli, grapes, green onions, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, swiss chard, thyme, turnips
February
Start indoors: basil, cantaloupes, cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: avocados, garden mums, ginger, grapes, green onions, lavenders, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, petunias, rosemary, sage, st. augustinegrass, sunflowers, sweet corn, thyme
March
Start indoors: cosmos, okra, zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: basil, cantaloupes, cucumbers, eggplants, ginger, green beans, peppers, pumpkins, st. augustinegrass, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
April
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, okra, peanuts, sweet potatoes, zinnias, zoysiagrass
May
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
August
September
Start indoors: onions
Plant for fall: bearded irises, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, collard greens, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, potatoes, snapdragons, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatoes, zucchini
October
Start indoors: collard greens, leeks, onions, petunias, ranunculus
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, collard greens, coneflowers, daylilies, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, turnips, zucchini
November
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, chives, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, onions, oregano, parsley, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, cabbages, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, spinach, tall fescue, tulips
December
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, cabbages, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, ginger, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, peppers, ranunculus, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, kentucky bluegrass, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, poppies, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, spinach, strawberries, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, turnips, wildflowers
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in North Las Vegas
All 7 of North Las Vegas's main ZIP codes take their frost dates from Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, so the dates on this page apply across the city. The hardiness zone is 9a in 89084, 89086, 89115, and 9b in 89030, 89031, 89032, 89081.
| ZIP code | Zone | Weather station | Typical last frost | Typical first frost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89030 | 9b | Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, 7.3 mi SSW | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| 89031 | 9b | Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, 7.3 mi SSW | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| 89032 | 9b | Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, 7.3 mi SSW | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| 89081 | 9b | Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, 7.3 mi SSW | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| 89084 | 9a | Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, 7.3 mi SSW | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| 89086 | 9a | Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, 7.3 mi SSW | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
| 89115 | 9a | Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, 7.3 mi SSW | Jan 20 | Dec 15 |
Las Vegas Mccarran Airport also supplies the frost dates for Las Vegas and Henderson, so their planting calendars match North Las Vegas's.
Planting dates for popular crops in North Las Vegas
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Jan 16 to 30 | Mar 13 to 27 | Sep 1 to 8 |
| Strawberries | — | Dec 9 to 23 | — |
| Lettuce | Nov 25 to Dec 9 | Jan 13 to 27 | Sep 15 to Oct 20 |
| Cilantro | Dec 9 to 23 | Jan 20 to 27 | — |
| Basil | Jan 23 to Feb 6 | Mar 13 to 20 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Dec 30 to Jan 6 | Aug 25 to Sep 1 |
| Garlic | — | Dec 9 to 23 | Dec 15 to 29 |
| Onions | Sep 30 to Nov 11 | Dec 23 to Jan 6 | — |
| Cucumbers | Feb 13 to 27 | Mar 13 to 27 | Sep 15 to 29 |
| Pumpkins | Feb 13 to 27 | Mar 13 to 27 | — |
| Peppers | Dec 26 to Jan 23 | Mar 13 to 27 | Aug 25 to Sep 22 |
| Carrots | — | Dec 30 to Jan 20 | Sep 22 to Oct 13 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 4 to 11 | — |
| Watermelons | Feb 6 to 20 | Mar 13 to 27 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jan 21 to Feb 4 | Sep 8 to 22 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 13 to 27 | Sep 22 to 29 |
| Zucchini | Feb 13 to 27 | Mar 13 to 27 | Sep 22 to Oct 6 |
| Broccoli | Nov 4 to 25 | Dec 23 to Jan 6 | Sep 29 to Oct 27 |
| Peas | — | Dec 9 to 23 | Sep 22 to Oct 6 |
| Spinach | Dec 9 to 16 | Jan 13 to 27 | Oct 6 to Nov 10 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 21 to Feb 11 | — |
| Zinnias | Mar 28 to Apr 4 | Apr 25 to May 9 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Nov 3 to Dec 29 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Nov 3 to Dec 15 |
| Grass Seed | — | Dec 9 to 23 | Nov 3 to 17 |
Nearby cities
- Las Vegas, NV zone 8b, last frost Jan 20
- Henderson, NV zone 9b, last frost Jan 20
- St. George, UT zone 8b, last frost Mar 14
- Lake Havasu City, AZ zone 10a, last frost Feb 18
- Apple Valley, CA zone 8b, last frost Mar 18
- Victorville, CA zone 8b, last frost Mar 18
Planting in NevadaAbout zone 9aPrintable calendar for North Las Vegas
Questions
When is the last frost in North Las Vegas?
Around January 20 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Las Vegas Mccarran Airport. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after February 14.
What planting zone is North Las Vegas in?
USDA hardiness zone 9a (2023 map), with parts of the city in zone 9b and 8b. The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in North Las Vegas?
Start seeds indoors January 16 to 30 and set plants out March 13 to 27.
When is the first frost in North Las Vegas?
Around December 15 in a typical year, and before November 28 about 1 year in 10.