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

Planting zone for 75978 — Woden, TX

ZIP code 75978 (Woden, Nacogdoches County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 13 and the first fall frost November 17.

Where ZIP 75978 is

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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 13
First frostNov 17
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 Woden, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 13median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 17median — 10% chance by Nov 1
Growing season248 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 28 and returns around December 1.

From the NOAA station Nacogdoches, TX — 11 miles away, elevation 436 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 75978

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 20
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 2 – Jan 16
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 16 – Jan 30
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 2 – Jan 16
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 22 – Oct 6
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 3 – Dec 8
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 13) and first fall frost (Nov 17) 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 75978 came on Feb 4 — 5 days later than 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 Woden, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 75978 is Woden — 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 groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Woden fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 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 75978; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Woden, TX

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low36 °Faverage low, January
Hot days98days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights41nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,273base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 12 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
Precipitation58.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 53 °F 76°53° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 63 °F 83°63° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 71 °F 89°71° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 74 °F 93°74° JulAugust: average high 93 °F, low 73 °F 93°73° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 56 °F 78°56° OctNovember: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° NovDecember: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.07 in precipitation 5.1 JanFebruary: 4.95 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 5.0 FebMarch: 5.25 in precipitation 5.3 MarApril: 4.73 in precipitation 4.7 AprMay: 5.53 in precipitation 5.5 MayJune: 5.13 in precipitation 5.1 JunJuly: 3.11 in precipitation 3.1 JulAugust: 4.23 in precipitation 4.2 AugSeptember: 4.37 in precipitation 4.4 SepOctober: 5.15 in precipitation 5.2 OctNovember: 5.22 in precipitation 5.2 NovDecember: 5.85 in precipitation 5.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Nacogdoches, TX (11 mi away); precipitation: Chireno, TX (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

759618b
Nacogdoches, TX · 4 mi
759378b
Chireno, TX · 8 mi
759638b
Nacogdoches, TX · 11 mi
759628b
Nacogdoches, TX · 11 mi
759588b
Martinsville, TX · 12 mi
759449a
Etoile, TX · 13 mi
759019a
Lufkin, TX · 16 mi
759038b
Lufkin, TX · 16 mi

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Questions about 75978

What planting zone is ZIP code 75978?

ZIP code 75978 (Woden, 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 Woden, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 75978 is March 13; after April 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Nacogdoches station.

When is the first frost in Woden, TX?

The median first fall frost near 75978 is November 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 248 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 75978?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 16 – Jan 30 and set transplants outside around Mar 20 – Apr 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 75978 get?

About 58.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chireno station).

How hot do summers get in Woden, TX?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 98 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 75978 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Woden at the center of ZIP 75978: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Woden, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 75978 came on Feb 4 in 2026, 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 30), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Woden, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 75978 is 14 h 12 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 75978 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 75978 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.