Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for Fallon, NV

Fallon, NV is in USDA zone 7a across its 3 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is June 11 and the first fall frost September 12.

Fallon on the zone map

Outlined: its 2 ZIP code areas · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
ZIP codes3
Last frostJun 11
First frostSep 12
Growing season92 days

7a 3 ZIPs

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Fallon, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostJune 11median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 29only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 12median — 10% chance by Aug 27
Growing season92 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 28 and returns around September 24.

From the NOAA station Middlegate-Clifford, NV, elevation 4,600 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in Fallon

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 21
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 21 – Jun 4
Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 14 – May 28
PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4
LettuceSow outdoors · May 14 – May 28
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4
TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
TomatoesTransplant · Jun 18 – Jul 2
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 25 – Jul 9
BeansSow outdoors · Jun 18 – Jul 2
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 18 – Jul 2
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 18 – Jul 2
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 18 – Aug 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 29 – Oct 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 11) and first fall frost (Sep 12) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 89496 came on Mar 9 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 12).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 7a in Nevada

520 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 29

Arizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fboxelder60 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FCalifornia red fir150 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FDouglas-fir200 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 103

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Falpine laurel1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −28 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °FApache plume6 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °Fbig sagebrush4 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −43 °Fbigtooth maple38 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −31 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 248

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 132

Alaska oniongrass3 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Fanalogue sedge1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Farctic bluegrass2 ft · high shade tolerance · to −62 °F

Vines 1

western white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Fallon, NV.

Soil in Fallon, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89496 is Pirouette — very cobbly very fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery cobbly very fine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Piroutte-Theon-Weena association.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 89496; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Fallon, NV

Summer high96 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, December
Hot days82days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights139nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,309base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 57 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 23 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation4.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 47 °F, low 22 °F 47°22° JanFebruary: average high 53 °F, low 25 °F 53°25° FebMarch: average high 61 °F, low 31 °F 61°31° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 35 °F 67°35° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 44 °F 76°44° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 51 °F 87°51° JunJuly: average high 96 °F, low 58 °F 96°58° JulAugust: average high 94 °F, low 55 °F 94°55° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 48 °F 85°48° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 36 °F 71°36° OctNovember: average high 56 °F, low 26 °F 56°26° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 20 °F 46°20° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″January: 0.51 in precipitation 0.5 JanFebruary: 0.45 in precipitation 0.5 FebMarch: 0.49 in precipitation 0.5 MarApril: 0.49 in precipitation 0.5 AprMay: 0.86 in precipitation 0.9 MayJune: 0.41 in precipitation 0.4 JunJuly: 0.14 in precipitation 0.1 JulAugust: 0.09 in precipitation 0.1 AugSeptember: 0.24 in precipitation 0.2 SepOctober: 0.37 in precipitation 0.4 OctNovember: 0.47 in precipitation 0.5 NovDecember: 0.42 in precipitation 0.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Fallon Naas, NV (17 mi away); precipitation: Fallon Naas, NV (17 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

ZIP codes in Fallon

894067a
0 to 5 °F
894077a
0 to 5 °F
894967a
0 to 5 °F

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Questions about Fallon

What planting zone is Fallon, NV?

Fallon, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map (7a: 0 to 5 °F).

When is the last frost in Fallon, NV?

The median last spring frost is June 11 and the median first fall frost is September 12 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Middlegate-Clifford station).

When can I plant a garden in Fallon, NV?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Apr 30 – May 21; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about Jun 18, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in Fallon, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day is 14 h 57 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

How much rain and snow does Fallon, NV get?

About 4.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).