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

Planting zone for 76008 — Aledo, TX

ZIP code 76008 (Aledo, Parker County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 25 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 76008 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 25
First frostNov 8
2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Aledo, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 25median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 15only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 23
Growing season230 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 10 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Weatherford, TX — 9 miles away, elevation 955 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 76008

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Mar 4
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 4 – Mar 18
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 13 – Sep 27
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 25 – Nov 29
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 25) and first fall frost (Nov 8) 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 76008 came on Feb 7 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6).

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 Aledo, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76008 is Brackett — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Brackett-Maloterre complex, 2 to 12 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 76008; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Aledo, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, July
Winter low32 °Faverage low, January
Hot days90days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights61nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,939base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 18 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 00 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation35.2 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 56 °F, low 32 °F 56°32° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 36 °F 60°36° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 44 °F 68°44° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 51 °F 76°51° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 61 °F 82°61° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° JunJuly: average high 95 °F, low 73 °F 95°73° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 72 °F 95°72° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 64 °F 88°64° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 42 °F 66°42° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 34 °F 58°34° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 1.96 in precipitation 2.0 JanFebruary: 2.55 in precipitation 2.5 FebMarch: 3.03 in precipitation 3.0 MarApril: 2.69 in precipitation 2.7 AprMay: 4.42 in precipitation 4.4 MayJune: 3.93 in precipitation 3.9 JunJuly: 1.86 in precipitation 1.9 JulAugust: 2.59 in precipitation 2.6 AugSeptember: 3.19 in precipitation 3.2 SepOctober: 3.76 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 2.95 in precipitation 3.0 NovDecember: 2.25 in precipitation 2.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Weatherford, TX (9 mi away); precipitation: Weatherford, TX (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

761268b
Fort Worth, TX · 7 mi
760358a
Cresson, TX · 8 mi
761088b
Fort Worth, TX · 9 mi
760878a
Weatherford, TX · 10 mi
760868a
Weatherford, TX · 11 mi
761168b
Fort Worth, TX · 11 mi
761328b
Fort Worth, TX · 12 mi
760858a
Weatherford, TX · 13 mi

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Questions about 76008

What planting zone is ZIP code 76008?

ZIP code 76008 (Aledo, 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 Aledo, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76008 is March 25; after April 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Weatherford station.

When is the first frost in Aledo, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76008 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 230 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76008?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 28 – Feb 11 and set transplants outside around Apr 1 – Apr 15, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76008 get?

About 35.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Weatherford station).

How hot do summers get in Aledo, TX?

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

What kind of soil does 76008 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Brackett at the center of ZIP 76008: clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Aledo, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76008 came on Feb 7 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Aledo, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 76008 is 14 h 18 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 76008 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76008 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.