Frost dates for Henderson, Nevada
In a typical year, Henderson’s last spring frost lands around Jan 21 and the first fall frost around Dec 17, a growing season of about 330 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 9b.
Right now the growing season is open, with about 53 days until the typical first fall frost.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Dec 29 | Dec 2 |
| 50 percent | Jan 21 | Dec 17 |
| 90 percent | Mar 5 | Jan 3 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Henderson is typically around 69°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Henderson
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Cauliflower (Snow Crown)
- Arugula (Astro)
- Broccoli (Green Magic)
- Mustard greens (Red Giant)
- Cabbage (Red Acre)
- Cilantro (Santo)
- Sweet alyssum (Snow Crystals)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Henderson’s normals for today.
Common questions
When is the last frost in Henderson, Nevada?
Henderson’s last spring frost falls around January 21 in a typical year. One year in ten it is done by December 29, and one year in ten frost holds on until March 5. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the late side of that band.
When is the first fall frost in Henderson?
The first fall frost arrives around December 17 in a typical year, as early as December 2 in an early year and as late as January 3 in a late one.
How long is the growing season in Henderson?
About 330 days, counted between the typical last spring frost and the typical first fall frost.
What USDA zone is Henderson in?
Henderson is in USDA hardiness zone 9b under the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
Dates come from 30-year NOAA climate normals for the nearest reporting station. They describe odds, not a forecast.
Nearby cities
- Las Vegas, NV (around Feb 1 to Dec 8)
- North Las Vegas, NV (around Feb 1 to Dec 8)
- Kingman, AZ (around Apr 2 to Nov 11)
- Mesquite, NV (around Mar 16 to Nov 13)
- Saint George, UT (around Mar 14 to Nov 10)
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