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

Planting zone for 75846 — Jewett, TX

ZIP code 75846 (Jewett, Leon County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 20 and the first fall frost November 12.

Where ZIP 75846 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 20
First frostNov 12
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 Jewett, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 20median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 10only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 12median — 10% chance by Oct 30
Growing season239 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 6 and returns around November 26.

From the NOAA station Centerville, TX — 14 miles away, elevation 322 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 75846

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 6 – Feb 27
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 27 – Mar 13
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 17 – Oct 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 29 – Dec 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 20) and first fall frost (Nov 12) 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 75846 came on Feb 3 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31).

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 Jewett, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75846 is Gasil — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Gasil fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 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 75846; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Jewett, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, August
Winter low35 °Faverage low, January
Hot days100days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights46nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,250base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 11 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 06 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation42.4 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 60 °F, low 35 °F 60°35° JanFebruary: average high 63 °F, low 39 °F 63°39° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 45 °F 70°45° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 52 °F 78°52° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 62 °F 84°62° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 69 °F 91°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 69 °F, low 44 °F 69°44° NovDecember: average high 61 °F, low 37 °F 61°37° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 JanFebruary: 3.22 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.2 FebMarch: 3.90 in precipitation 3.9 MarApril: 3.11 in precipitation 3.1 AprMay: 4.65 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 4.00 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 2.47 in precipitation 2.5 JulAugust: 2.71 in precipitation 2.7 AugSeptember: 3.22 in precipitation 3.2 SepOctober: 4.22 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 3.63 in precipitation 3.6 NovDecember: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Centerville, TX (14 mi away); precipitation: Centerville, TX (14 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.

778658b
Marquez, TX · 9 mi
758388b
Donie, TX · 10 mi
778508b
Concord, TX · 11 mi
758318b
Buffalo, TX · 13 mi
778558b
Flynn, TX · 14 mi
766878b
Thornton, TX · 18 mi
758608b
Teague, TX · 19 mi
778719a
Normangee, TX · 20 mi

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Questions about 75846

What planting zone is ZIP code 75846?

ZIP code 75846 (Jewett, 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 Jewett, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75846 is March 20; after April 10 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Centerville station.

When is the first frost in Jewett, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75846 is November 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 239 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75846?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 23 – Feb 6 and set transplants outside around Mar 27 – Apr 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75846 get?

About 42.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Centerville station).

How hot do summers get in Jewett, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in August, with about 100 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75846 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gasil at the center of ZIP 75846: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Jewett, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75846 came on Feb 3 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Jewett, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 75846 is 14 h 11 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.