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

Planting zone for 75638 — Daingerfield, TX

ZIP code 75638 (Daingerfield, Morris County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 8 and the first fall frost November 22.

Where ZIP 75638 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 8
First frostNov 22
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 Daingerfield, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 27only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 22median — 10% chance by Nov 4
Growing season259 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 24 and returns around December 4.

From the NOAA station Daingerfield 9 S, TX — 7 miles away, elevation 299 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 75638

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 25 – Feb 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 28 – Jan 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 11 – Jan 25
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 28 – Jan 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 27 – Oct 11
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 8 – Dec 13
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 8) and first fall frost (Nov 22) 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 75638 came on Feb 8 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5).

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 Daingerfield, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75638 is Cuthbert — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cuthbert fine sandy loam, 8 to 25 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 75638; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Daingerfield, TX

Summer high93 °Faverage high, August
Winter low35 °Faverage low, January
Hot days96days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights34nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,021base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 20 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 58 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation47.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 55 °F, low 35 °F 55°35° JanFebruary: average high 59 °F, low 38 °F 59°38° FebMarch: average high 66 °F, low 46 °F 66°46° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 53 °F 75°53° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 63 °F 82°63° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 71 °F 89°71° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 74 °F 92°74° JulAugust: average high 93 °F, low 73 °F 93°73° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 55 °F 77°55° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 44 °F 65°44° NovDecember: average high 57 °F, low 37 °F 57°37° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.46 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 3.5 JanFebruary: 4.05 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.0 FebMarch: 4.62 in precipitation 4.6 MarApril: 4.16 in precipitation 4.2 AprMay: 4.74 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 3.85 in precipitation 3.9 JunJuly: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 JulAugust: 2.72 in precipitation 2.7 AugSeptember: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 SepOctober: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 OctNovember: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 NovDecember: 4.68 in precipitation 4.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Daingerfield 9 S, TX (7 mi away); precipitation: Daingerfield 9 S, TX (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

756368b
Cason, TX · 6 mi
756688b
Lone Star, TX · 8 mi
756568b
Hughes Springs, TX · 9 mi
756868b
Pittsburg, TX · 13 mi
755718b
Omaha, TX · 13 mi
756838b
Ore City, TX · 13 mi
755688b
Naples, TX · 15 mi
756308b
Avinger, TX · 15 mi

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Questions about 75638

What planting zone is ZIP code 75638?

ZIP code 75638 (Daingerfield, 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 Daingerfield, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75638 is March 8; after March 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Daingerfield 9 S station.

When is the first frost in Daingerfield, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75638 is November 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 259 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75638?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 11 – Jan 25 and set transplants outside around Mar 15 – Mar 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75638 get?

About 47.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Daingerfield 9 S station).

How hot do summers get in Daingerfield, TX?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in August, with about 96 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75638 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cuthbert at the center of ZIP 75638: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Daingerfield, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75638 came on Feb 8 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Daingerfield, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 75638 is 14 h 20 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 75638 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 75638 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.