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

Planting zone for The Lakes, NV

The Lakes, NV is in USDA zone 9a across its 3 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is January 31 and the first fall frost December 11.

The Lakes on the zone map

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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 frostJan 31
First frostDec 11
Growing season317 days

9a 3 ZIPs

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in The Lakes, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostJanuary 31median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsFebruary 27only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 11median — 10% chance by Nov 28
Growing season317 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 3 and returns around December 23.

From the NOAA station Callville Bay, NV, elevation 1,270 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 The Lakes

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Dec 20 – Jan 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Nov 22 – Dec 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Jan 10 – Jan 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 6 – Dec 20
TomatoesTransplant · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Nov 22 – Dec 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Feb 14 – Feb 28
BeansSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 16 – Oct 30
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 27 – Jan 1
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jan 31) and first fall frost (Dec 11) 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 89163 came on Jan 27 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 30).

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 The Lakes, NV.

Soil in The Lakes, NV

The center of ZIP 89163 is mapped as Urban land: built-over ground without natural soil data. Garden soil here is usually imported or disturbed — test before you plant.

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 89163; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in The Lakes, NV

Summer high104 °Faverage high, July
Winter low38 °Faverage low, December
Hot days136days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights11nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days7,167base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 37 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 42 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 58 °F, low 39 °F 58°39° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 43 °F 62°43° FebMarch: average high 71 °F, low 49 °F 71°49° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 55 °F 78°55° AprMay: average high 88 °F, low 64 °F 88°64° MayJune: average high 99 °F, low 74 °F 99°74° JunJuly: average high 104 °F, low 80 °F 104°80° JulAugust: average high 102 °F, low 78 °F 102°78° AugSeptember: average high 94 °F, low 70 °F 94°70° SepOctober: average high 81 °F, low 58 °F 81°58° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 46 °F 67°46° NovDecember: average high 56 °F, low 38 °F 56°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″January: 0.67 in precipitation 0.7 JanFebruary: 0.82 in precipitation 0.8 FebMarch: 0.51 in precipitation 0.5 MarApril: 0.23 in precipitation 0.2 AprMay: 0.08 in precipitation 0.1 MayJune: 0.01 in precipitation 0.0 JunJuly: 0.13 in precipitation 0.1 JulAugust: 0.22 in precipitation 0.2 AugSeptember: 0.24 in precipitation 0.2 SepOctober: 0.35 in precipitation 0.3 OctNovember: 0.29 in precipitation 0.3 NovDecember: 0.44 in precipitation 0.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Las Vegas Air Terminal, NV (4 mi away); precipitation: Las Vegas Air Terminal, NV (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

ZIP codes in The Lakes

889019a
20 to 25 °F
889059a
20 to 25 °F
891639a
20 to 25 °F

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Questions about The Lakes

What planting zone is The Lakes, NV?

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

When is the last frost in The Lakes, NV?

The median last spring frost is January 31 and the median first fall frost is December 11 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Callville Bay station).

When can I plant a garden in The Lakes, NV?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Dec 20 – Jan 10; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about Feb 7, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in The Lakes, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day is 14 h 37 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

How much rain and snow does The Lakes, NV get?

About 4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).