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

Planting zone for Mesquite, NV

Mesquite, NV is in USDA zone 9a across its 3 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is March 16 and the first fall frost November 13.

Mesquite 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F
ZIP codes3
Last frostMar 16
First frostNov 13
Growing season238 days

9a 3 ZIPs

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Mesquite, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 16median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 5only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 13median — 10% chance by Oct 29
Growing season238 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 26 and returns around November 23.

From the NOAA station Bunkerville, NV, elevation 1,601 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 Mesquite

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 23
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 23 – Mar 9
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 18 – Oct 2
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 30 – Dec 4
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 16) and first fall frost (Nov 13) 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 89027 came on Jan 30 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1).

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 9a in Nevada

541 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. 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 111

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 °Fbig saltbush10 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to 7 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 255

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 136

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 Mesquite, NV.

Soil in Mesquite, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89027 is Typic Torriorthents — very gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery gravelly 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 groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Typic Torriorthents-Badland 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 89027; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mesquite, NV

Summer high106 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, December
Hot days150days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights67nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,175base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 41 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 38 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation7.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°120°32 °FJanuary: average high 60 °F, low 30 °F 60°30° JanFebruary: average high 65 °F, low 35 °F 65°35° FebMarch: average high 73 °F, low 40 °F 73°40° MarApril: average high 81 °F, low 46 °F 81°46° AprMay: average high 90 °F, low 55 °F 90°55° MayJune: average high 101 °F, low 63 °F 101°63° JunJuly: average high 106 °F, low 71 °F 106°71° JulAugust: average high 105 °F, low 70 °F 105°70° AugSeptember: average high 97 °F, low 60 °F 97°60° SepOctober: average high 84 °F, low 48 °F 84°48° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 36 °F 69°36° NovDecember: average high 59 °F, low 29 °F 59°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″January: 0.98 in precipitation 1.0 JanFebruary: 1.47 in precipitation 1.5 FebMarch: 0.75 in precipitation 0.8 MarApril: 0.25 in precipitation 0.3 AprMay: 0.21 in precipitation 0.2 MayJune: 0.11 in precipitation 0.1 JunJuly: 0.37 in precipitation 0.4 JulAugust: 0.53 in precipitation 0.5 AugSeptember: 0.46 in precipitation 0.5 SepOctober: 0.82 in precipitation 0.8 OctNovember: 0.52 in precipitation 0.5 NovDecember: 0.72 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Bunkerville, NV (3 mi away); precipitation: Mesquite 1.5 S, NV (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

ZIP codes in Mesquite

890249a
20 to 25 °F
890279a
20 to 25 °F
890349a
20 to 25 °F

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Questions about Mesquite

What planting zone is Mesquite, NV?

Mesquite, NV is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map (9a: 20 to 25 °F).

When is the last frost in Mesquite, NV?

The median last spring frost is March 16 and the median first fall frost is November 13 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bunkerville station).

When can I plant a garden in Mesquite, NV?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Feb 2 – Feb 23; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about Mar 23, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in Mesquite, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day is 14 h 41 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

How much rain and snow does Mesquite, NV get?

About 7.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).