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

Planting zone for 75779 — Neches, TX

ZIP code 75779 (Neches, Anderson County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 23 and the first fall frost November 9.

Where ZIP 75779 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 23
First frostNov 9
2012 zone8b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Neches, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 9median — 10% chance by Oct 28
Growing season234 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 9 and returns around November 20.

From the NOAA station Palestine 2 Ne, TX — 9 miles away, elevation 466 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 75779

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Mar 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 2 – Mar 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 14 – Sep 28
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 26 – Nov 30
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 23) and first fall frost (Nov 9) 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 75779 came on Feb 4 — 3 days later than 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).

Soil in Neches, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75779 is Lilbert — loamy fine sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy fine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Lilbert loamy fine sand, 0 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 75779; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Neches, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, August
Winter low35 °Faverage low, January
Hot days87days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights38nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,242base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 14 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 04 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation46.8 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 59 °F, low 35 °F 59°35° JanFebruary: average high 63 °F, low 39 °F 63°39° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 45 °F 70°45° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 53 °F 77°53° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 62 °F 84°62° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 72 °F 94°72° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 71 °F 95°71° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 65 °F 89°65° SepOctober: average high 80 °F, low 54 °F 80°54° OctNovember: average high 68 °F, low 44 °F 68°44° NovDecember: average high 60 °F, low 37 °F 60°37° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 4.05 in precipitation 4.0 JanFebruary: 3.87 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.9 FebMarch: 4.11 in precipitation 4.1 MarApril: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 AprMay: 4.32 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 2.57 in precipitation 2.6 JulAugust: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 3.31 in precipitation 3.3 SepOctober: 4.23 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 3.85 in precipitation 3.9 NovDecember: 4.20 in precipitation 4.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Palestine 2 Ne, TX (9 mi away); precipitation: Palestine 2 Ne, TX (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

758018b
Palestine, TX · 9 mi
758028b
Palestine, TX · 11 mi
758828b
Palestine, TX · 11 mi
758038b
Palestine, TX · 12 mi
757728b
Maydelle, TX · 12 mi
757598b
Cuney, TX · 13 mi
757638b
Frankston, TX · 13 mi
757668b
Jacksonville, TX · 15 mi

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Questions about 75779

What planting zone is ZIP code 75779?

ZIP code 75779 (Neches, 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 Neches, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75779 is March 23; after April 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Palestine 2 Ne station.

When is the first frost in Neches, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75779 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 234 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75779?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 26 – Feb 9 and set transplants outside around Mar 30 – Apr 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75779 get?

About 46.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Palestine 2 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Neches, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in August, with about 87 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75779 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lilbert at the center of ZIP 75779: loamy fine sand, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Neches, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75779 came on Feb 4 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Neches, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 75779 is 14 h 14 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.