Frost line depth in Nevada
Estimated frost depth in typical soil runs from 6″ to 36″ across Nevada's 17 counties. Pick your county or enter a ZIP code for a local estimate.
Deepest frost
- Elko County 36″
- White Pine County 33″
- Eureka County 33″
- Lander County 29″
- Humboldt County 28″
Mildest
- Clark County 6″
- Mineral County 19″
- Nye County 19″
- Churchill County 20″
- Lincoln County 21″
Frost depth by county
| County | Est. frost (typical soil) | Typical code range |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 21″ | 18–30″ |
| Churchill County | 20″ | 18–30″ |
| Clark County | 6″ | 12–18″ |
| Douglas County | 22″ | 18–30″ |
| Elko County | 36″ | 30–48″ |
| Esmeralda County | 22″ | 18–30″ |
| Eureka County | 33″ | 30–42″ |
| Humboldt County | 28″ | 24–36″ |
| Lander County | 29″ | 24–36″ |
| Lincoln County | 21″ | 18–30″ |
| Lyon County | 21″ | 18–30″ |
| Mineral County | 19″ | 18–24″ |
| Nye County | 19″ | 18–24″ |
| Pershing County | 26″ | 24–36″ |
| Storey County | 27″ | 24–36″ |
| Washoe County | 26″ | 24–36″ |
| White Pine County | 33″ | 30–42″ |
Common questions
What is the frost line depth in Nevada?
It ranges from about 6 inches in the mildest county to 36 inches in the coldest, in typical soil.
Which Nevada county has the deepest frost?
Elko County, at about 36 inches in typical soil.