When to plant in Carson, NV
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Carson, Nevada — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Carson, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
The average last spring frost in Carson is now 15 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
CARSON CITY · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Carson’s own odds, recorded at CARSON CITY.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Jun 13 | May 26 | May 5 | Sep 11 | Sep 26 | Oct 8 |
| 32°F | May 29 | May 4 | Apr 20 | Sep 24 | Oct 6 | Oct 20 |
| 28°F | May 9 | Apr 20 | Apr 6 | Oct 4 | Oct 18 | Nov 1 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Carson, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 20 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Carson planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Carson, NV?
Carson's average last spring frost falls near May 4 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Carson, NV?
Expect Carson's first fall frost near October 6 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Carson in?
Carson is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Carson?
There are roughly 155 frost-free days in Carson (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around May 4 to the first fall frost near October 6.
When should I plant tomatoes in Carson?
In Carson, start tomato seeds indoors around March 9–March 23, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 11 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Dayton · 22 km
- Gardnerville Ranchos · 29 km
- South Lake Tahoe · 32 km
- Truckee · 44 km
- Reno · 45 km
- Sparks · 47 km
- Sun Valley · 51 km
- Spanish Springs · 56 km
Frost dates recorded at CARSON CITY, 4 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Carson, NV — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00261485. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/nevada/carson.