Denio 52 WSW, NV Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Denio 52 WSW garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Jun 13
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Sep 20
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
99 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 6b
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost May 27 Jun 13 Jul 4
First fall frost Oct 4 Sep 20 Sep 2
Hard freeze (28°F), median last May 30 · first Oct 3

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the DENIO 52 WSW station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Denio 52 WSW

Computed from Denio 52 WSW's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-6 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Apr 18 – May 2 Jun 20 – Jun 27
🫑 Peppers Apr 4 – Apr 18 Jun 27 – Jul 4
🥬 Lettuce May 2 – May 16 May 16 – May 30 May 16 – Jun 13
🫛 Peas May 2 – May 16
🥕 Carrots May 23 – Jun 13
🥦 Broccoli Apr 25 – May 9 May 23 – Jun 6
🥬 Kale May 2 – May 16 May 16 – May 30 May 16 – May 30
🥒 Cucumbers May 16 – May 23 Jun 20 – Jun 27 Jun 20 – Jun 27
🥒 Zucchini May 16 – May 23 Jun 20 – Jun 27 Jun 20 – Jun 27
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Jun 20 – Jun 27
🌽 Sweet Corn Jun 20 – Jun 27
🌿 Basil May 2 – May 16 Jun 20 – Jun 27 Jun 27 – Jul 4
🧄 Garlic Fall: Aug 9 – Sep 6

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Denio 52 WSW's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Denio 52 WSW

At about 99 frost-free days, Denio 52 WSW rewards efficiency: start warm-season crops indoors, favor short-season varieties, and lean on cold-tolerant crops — peas, kale, roots — that shrug off the shoulder-season frosts on either end.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Denio 52 WSW, NV?

The average last spring frost in Denio 52 WSW is around Jun 13, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Denio 52 WSW, NV?

The average first fall frost in Denio 52 WSW arrives around Sep 20. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Denio 52 WSW?

About 99 frost-free days on average, from Jun 13 to Sep 20. That favors short-season varieties and transplants for warm-season crops, with cool-season vegetables doing the heavy lifting in spring and fall.

What USDA zone is Denio 52 WSW in?

USDA zone 6b on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.