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

Planting zone for 75949 — Huntington, TX

ZIP code 75949 (Huntington, Angelina County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 11 and the first fall frost November 15.

Where ZIP 75949 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 11
First frostNov 15
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 Huntington, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 11median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 4only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 15median — 10% chance by Oct 30
Growing season247 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Lufkin Angelina Co. Airport, TX — 14 miles away, elevation 289 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 75949

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 28 – Feb 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 31 – Jan 14
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 31 – Jan 14
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 25 – Apr 8
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 20 – Oct 4
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 1 – Dec 6
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 11) and first fall frost (Nov 15) 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 75949 came on Jan 30 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 30).

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 Huntington, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75949 is Bernaldo — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bernaldo fine sandy loam, 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 75949; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Huntington, TX

Summer high94 °Faverage high, August
Winter low38 °Faverage low, January
Hot days104days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights28nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,418base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 11 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 07 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation55.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° JanFebruary: average high 64 °F, low 42 °F 64°42° FebMarch: average high 71 °F, low 48 °F 71°48° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 54 °F 78°54° AprMay: average high 85 °F, low 63 °F 85°63° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 72 °F 93°72° JulAugust: average high 94 °F, low 71 °F 94°71° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 66 °F 89°66° SepOctober: average high 80 °F, low 55 °F 80°55° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° NovDecember: average high 61 °F, low 39 °F 61°39° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.09 in precipitation 5.1 JanFebruary: 4.51 in precipitation 4.5 FebMarch: 5.02 in precipitation 5.0 MarApril: 4.59 in precipitation 4.6 AprMay: 4.65 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 5.06 in precipitation 5.1 JunJuly: 3.71 in precipitation 3.7 JulAugust: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 SepOctober: 4.62 in precipitation 4.6 OctNovember: 4.56 in precipitation 4.6 NovDecember: 5.38 in precipitation 5.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lufkin Angelina Co. Airport, TX (14 mi away); precipitation: Zavalla 2.0 Ese, TX (9 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.

759019a
Lufkin, TX · 9 mi
759449a
Etoile, TX · 11 mi
759809a
Zavalla, TX · 13 mi
759159a
Lufkin, TX · 15 mi
759419a
Diboll, TX · 15 mi
759038b
Lufkin, TX · 17 mi
759029a
Lufkin, TX · 17 mi
759378b
Chireno, TX · 19 mi

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Questions about 75949

What planting zone is ZIP code 75949?

ZIP code 75949 (Huntington, 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 Huntington, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75949 is March 11; after April 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lufkin Angelina Co. Airport station.

When is the first frost in Huntington, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75949 is November 15, giving a median frost-free growing season of 247 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75949?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 14 – Jan 28 and set transplants outside around Mar 18 – Apr 1, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75949 get?

About 55.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Zavalla 2.0 Ese station).

How hot do summers get in Huntington, TX?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in August, with about 104 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75949 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bernaldo at the center of ZIP 75949: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Huntington, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75949 came on Jan 30 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 30), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Huntington, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 75949 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 75949 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 75949 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.