When to plant in Mesquite, NV
USDA Zone 9aMesquite, Nevada frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Mesquite enjoys a long ~242-day frost-free season — you can succession-sow, fit in a second crop, and grow long-season heat-lovers with room to spare. Zone 9a is warm enough that Mesquite can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
BUNKERVILLE · 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 Mesquite’s own odds, recorded at BUNKERVILLE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 17 | Apr 4 | Mar 16 | Oct 19 | Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| 32°F | Apr 5 | Mar 16 | Feb 25 | Oct 29 | Nov 13 | Nov 25 |
| 28°F | Mar 19 | Feb 26 | Jan 31 | Nov 11 | Nov 23 | Dec 8 |
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 Mesquite, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 38 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.
Mesquite planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Mesquite, NV?
On average, the last spring frost in Mesquite is around March 16 (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 Mesquite, NV?
Expect Mesquite's first fall frost near November 13 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Mesquite in?
Mesquite is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Mesquite?
There are roughly 242 frost-free days in Mesquite (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 16 to the first fall frost near November 13.
When should I plant tomatoes in Mesquite?
In Mesquite, start tomato seeds indoors around January 19–February 2, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 23 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- St. George · 57 km
- Washington · 67 km
- Hurricane · 78 km
- North Las Vegas · 104 km
- Sunrise Manor · 108 km
- Whitney · 114 km
- Winchester · 117 km
- Henderson · 120 km
Frost dates recorded at BUNKERVILLE, 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 Mesquite, NV — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00261327. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/nevada/mesquite.