Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 75944 — Etoile, TX

ZIP code 75944 (Etoile, Nacogdoches County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 18 and the first fall frost November 13.

Where ZIP 75944 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 18

First frostNov 13

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 Etoile, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 18median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 8only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 13median — 10% chance by Oct 29

Growing season240 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 4 and returns around November 25.

From the NOAA station San Augustine, TX — 19 miles away, elevation 295 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 75944

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 7 – Jan 21

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 25 – Mar 11

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 7 – Jan 21

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 18 – Oct 2

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 30 – Dec 4

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 18) and first fall frost (Nov 13) 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 75944 came on Feb 4 — 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31).

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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.

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 Etoile, TX.

Soil in Etoile, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75944 is Sacul — fine sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Sacul 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 75944; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Etoile, TX

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July

Winter low35 °Faverage low, January

Hot days96days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights37nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days6,121base 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

Precipitation52.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: San Augustine, TX (19 mi away); precipitation: Broaddus, TX (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

759378b

Chireno, TX · 9 mi

759499a

Huntington, TX · 11 mi

Nacogdoches, TX · 16 mi

759809a

Zavalla, TX · 18 mi

759728b

San Augustine, TX · 19 mi

Texas planting zones →

Questions about 75944

What planting zone is ZIP code 75944?

ZIP code 75944 (Etoile, 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 Etoile, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75944 is March 18; after April 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, San Augustine station.

When is the first frost in Etoile, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75944 is November 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 240 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75944?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 21 – Feb 4 and set transplants outside around Mar 25 – Apr 8, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75944 get?

About 52.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Broaddus station).

How hot do summers get in Etoile, TX?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 96 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75944 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Sacul at the center of ZIP 75944: fine sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Etoile, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75944 came on Feb 4 in 2026, 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Etoile, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 75944 is 14 h 11 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 75944 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 75944 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.