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

Planting zone for 75157 — Rosser, TX

ZIP code 75157 (Rosser, Kaufman County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 16 and the first fall frost November 14.

Where ZIP 75157 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 16
First frostNov 14
2012 zone8a

Was 8a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Rosser, TX

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 14median — 10% chance by Oct 31
Growing season243 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 4 and returns around November 27.

From the NOAA station Kaufman 3 Se, TX — 12 miles away, elevation 420 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 75157

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 19 – Oct 3
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 31 – Dec 5
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 16) and first fall frost (Nov 14) 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 75157 came on Feb 7 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4).

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).

Soil in Rosser, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75157 is Lufkin — fine sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Lufkin-Rader complex.

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 75157; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Rosser, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, August
Winter low33 °Faverage low, January
Hot days92days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights46nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,033base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 17 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 01 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation42.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 56 °F, low 33 °F 56°33° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 37 °F 60°37° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 45 °F 67°45° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 52 °F 75°52° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 62 °F 82°62° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 70 °F 90°70° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 73 °F 94°73° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 72 °F 95°72° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 66 °F 89°66° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 54 °F 79°54° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 35 °F 58°35° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.08 in precipitation 3.1 JanFebruary: 2.93 in precipitation 2.9 FebMarch: 3.68 in precipitation 3.7 MarApril: 3.85 in precipitation 3.9 AprMay: 4.55 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.63 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 1.83 in precipitation 1.8 JulAugust: 2.48 in precipitation 2.5 AugSeptember: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 SepOctober: 4.78 in precipitation 4.8 OctNovember: 3.20 in precipitation 3.2 NovDecember: 3.86 in precipitation 3.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Kaufman 3 Se, TX (12 mi away); precipitation: Rosser, TX (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

751588b
Scurry, TX · 3 mi
751148b
Crandall, TX · 11 mi
751598b
Seagoville, TX · 11 mi
751258b
Ferris, TX · 11 mi
751198b
Ennis, TX · 13 mi
751188b
Elmo, TX · 13 mi
751528b
Palmer, TX · 13 mi
751428b
Kaufman, TX · 14 mi

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Questions about 75157

What planting zone is ZIP code 75157?

ZIP code 75157 (Rosser, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Rosser, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75157 is March 16; after April 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kaufman 3 Se station.

When is the first frost in Rosser, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75157 is November 14, giving a median frost-free growing season of 243 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75157?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 19 – Feb 2 and set transplants outside around Mar 23 – Apr 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75157 get?

About 42.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rosser station).

How hot do summers get in Rosser, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in August, with about 92 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75157 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lufkin at the center of ZIP 75157: fine sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Rosser, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75157 came on Feb 7 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Rosser, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 75157 is 14 h 17 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 75157 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 75157 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.