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

Planting zone for 75487 — Talco, TX

ZIP code 75487 (Talco, Franklin County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 15 and the first fall frost November 16.

Where ZIP 75487 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 15
First frostNov 16
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 Talco, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 15median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 16median — 10% chance by Oct 31
Growing season245 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 2 and returns around December 1.

From the NOAA station Mt Vernon, TX — 11 miles away, elevation 446 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 75487

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 22
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 4 – Jan 18
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 4 – Jan 18
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 21 – Oct 5
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 2 – Dec 7
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 15) and first fall frost (Nov 16) 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 75487 came on Feb 9 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 7).

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 Talco, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75487 is Crockett — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.7neutral; 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: Crockett silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes.

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 75487; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Talco, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, August
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days84days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights41nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,021base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 22 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 56 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation45 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall1 inper year; 1 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 61 °F 82°61° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 73 °F 94°73° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 72 °F 95°72° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 65 °F 88°65° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 54 °F 77°54° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 44 °F 66°44° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.35 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 3.4❄1 JanFebruary: 3.41 in precipitation 3.4 FebMarch: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 MarApril: 4.53 in precipitation 4.5 AprMay: 4.08 in precipitation 4.1 MayJune: 3.78 in precipitation 3.8 JunJuly: 3.20 in precipitation 3.2 JulAugust: 2.28 in precipitation 2.3 AugSeptember: 3.25 in precipitation 3.3 SepOctober: 4.43 in precipitation 4.4 OctNovember: 4.12 in precipitation 4.1 NovDecember: 4.22 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Mt Vernon, TX (11 mi away); precipitation: Hagansport, TX (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

754178b
Bogata, TX · 7 mi
754578b
Mount Vernon, TX · 12 mi
754348b
Cunningham, TX · 12 mi
754818b
Sulphur Bluff, TX · 12 mi
754558b
Mount Pleasant, TX · 13 mi
754358a
Deport, TX · 13 mi
754938b
Winfield, TX · 14 mi
754788b
Saltillo, TX · 16 mi

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Questions about 75487

What planting zone is ZIP code 75487?

ZIP code 75487 (Talco, 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 Talco, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75487 is March 15; after April 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mt Vernon station.

When is the first frost in Talco, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75487 is November 16, giving a median frost-free growing season of 245 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75487?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 18 – Feb 1 and set transplants outside around Mar 22 – Apr 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75487 get?

About 45 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hagansport station).

How hot do summers get in Talco, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in August, with about 84 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75487 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Crockett at the center of ZIP 75487: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Talco, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75487 came on Feb 9 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Talco, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 75487 is 14 h 22 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 75487 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 75487 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.