When to plant in Fernley, NV
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Fernley, Nevada — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
These dates come from a station roughly 15 km away, the closest with full normals; terrain around Fernley (elevation, water, pavement) can move your real frost dates a few days either way. In zone 7a, Fernley supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
LAHONTAN DAM · 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 Fernley’s own odds, recorded at LAHONTAN DAM.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 30 | May 3 | Apr 17 | Oct 2 | Oct 14 | Oct 29 |
| 32°F | May 9 | Apr 18 | Apr 2 | Oct 11 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 |
| 28°F | Apr 20 | Apr 2 | Mar 11 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 | Nov 20 |
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 Fernley, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 37 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.
Fernley planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Fernley, NV?
On average, the last spring frost in Fernley is around April 18 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Fernley, NV?
Expect Fernley's first fall frost near October 25 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Fernley in?
Fernley 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 Fernley?
Fernley has about 190 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 18) and first fall frost (October 25).
When should I plant tomatoes in Fernley?
For Fernley, sow tomatoes indoors about February 21–March 7 and move the seedlings out around April 25, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Spanish Springs · 42 km
- Dayton · 45 km
- Sparks · 45 km
- Sun Valley · 51 km
- Reno · 57 km
- Carson · 66 km
- Cold Springs · 69 km
- Gardnerville Ranchos · 89 km
Frost dates recorded at LAHONTAN DAM, 15 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 Fernley, NV — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00264349. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/nevada/fernley.