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

Planting zone for 75852 — Midway, TX

ZIP code 75852 (Midway, Madison County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 16 and the first fall frost November 11.

Where ZIP 75852 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F
Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C
Last frostMar 16
First frostNov 11
2012 zone8b

Was 8b 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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Midway, 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 7only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 11median — 10% chance by Oct 25
Growing season240 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 2 and returns around November 20.

From the NOAA station Madisonville, TX — 14 miles away, elevation 253 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 75852

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 16 – Sep 30
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 28 – Dec 2
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 16) and first fall frost (Nov 11) 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 75852 came on Feb 3 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 28).

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).

Native plants for zone 9a in Texas

640 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Texas, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 72

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °FArizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FArizona walnut50 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 141

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Faloe yucca15 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −1 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °FAmerican snowbell10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −16 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 208

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican century plant6 ft · blooms indeterminate · high shade tolerance · to 12 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 196

alkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °FArizona cottontop4 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °FArizona fescue2 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °FArizona threeawn2 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −3 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °F

Vines 14

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Midway, TX.

Soil in Midway, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75852 is Zulch — fine sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.5neutral; 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 classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Zulch fine sandy 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 75852; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Midway, TX

Summer high96 °Faverage high, August
Winter low37 °Faverage low, January
Hot days107days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights35nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,636base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 10 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 08 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation44.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 62 °F, low 37 °F 62°37° JanFebruary: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° FebMarch: average high 72 °F, low 47 °F 72°47° MarApril: average high 79 °F, low 54 °F 79°54° AprMay: average high 85 °F, low 63 °F 85°63° MayJune: average high 92 °F, low 69 °F 92°69° JunJuly: average high 95 °F, low 72 °F 95°72° JulAugust: average high 96 °F, low 71 °F 96°71° AugSeptember: average high 91 °F, low 65 °F 91°65° SepOctober: average high 82 °F, low 55 °F 82°55° OctNovember: average high 71 °F, low 45 °F 71°45° NovDecember: average high 64 °F, low 38 °F 64°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 JanFebruary: 3.45 in precipitation 3.5 FebMarch: 3.06 in precipitation 3.1 MarApril: 3.17 in precipitation 3.2 AprMay: 4.74 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 5.09 in precipitation 5.1 JunJuly: 2.74 in precipitation 2.7 JulAugust: 3.70 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 3.35 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 4.17 in precipitation 4.2 NovDecember: 3.87 in precipitation 3.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Madisonville, TX (14 mi away); precipitation: Midway 4 Ne, TX (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

778649a
Madisonville, TX · 12 mi
758518b
Lovelady, TX · 13 mi
773209a
Huntsville, TX · 16 mi
758508b
Leona, TX · 17 mi
773429a
Huntsville, TX · 20 mi
773439a
Huntsville, TX · 21 mi
773449a
Huntsville, TX · 21 mi
773489a
Huntsville, TX · 21 mi

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Questions about 75852

What planting zone is ZIP code 75852?

ZIP code 75852 (Midway, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Midway, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75852 is March 16; after April 7 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Madisonville station.

When is the first frost in Midway, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75852 is November 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 240 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75852?

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 75852 get?

About 44.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Midway 4 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Midway, TX?

The average high peaks at 96 °F in August, with about 107 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75852 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Zulch at the center of ZIP 75852: fine sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Midway, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75852 came on Feb 3 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 28), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Midway, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 75852 is 14 h 10 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 75852 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 75852 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.