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

Planting zone for 76050 — Grandview, TX

ZIP code 76050 (Grandview, Johnson County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost November 12.

Where ZIP 76050 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 17
First frostNov 12
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 Grandview, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 17median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 12median — 10% chance by Oct 30
Growing season240 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 6 and returns around November 25.

From the NOAA station Cleburne, TX — 15 miles away, elevation 784 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 76050

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 31 – Apr 14
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 17 – Oct 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 29 – Dec 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 17) and first fall frost (Nov 12) 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 76050 came on Feb 7 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4).

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 Grandview, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76050 is Ferris — clay, well drained.

TextureClayholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.3%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Ferris-Heiden complex, 2 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 76050; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Grandview, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, July
Winter low33 °Faverage low, January
Hot days105days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights41nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,138base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 16 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 02 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation38.5 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 57 °F, low 33 °F 57°33° JanFebruary: average high 61 °F, low 37 °F 61°37° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 53 °F 76°53° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 70 °F 90°70° JunJuly: average high 95 °F, low 73 °F 95°73° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 72 °F 95°72° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 66 °F 89°66° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 54 °F 78°54° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.19 in precipitation 2.2 JanFebruary: 2.91 in precipitation 2.9 FebMarch: 3.11 in precipitation 3.1 MarApril: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 AprMay: 4.61 in precipitation 4.6 MayJune: 3.99 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 1.88 in precipitation 1.9 JulAugust: 2.37 in precipitation 2.4 AugSeptember: 3.14 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 4.84 in precipitation 4.8 OctNovember: 2.90 in precipitation 2.9 NovDecember: 2.97 in precipitation 3.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cleburne, TX (15 mi away); precipitation: Maypearl, TX (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

760558b
Itasca, TX · 7 mi
760648b
Maypearl, TX · 8 mi
766368b
Covington, TX · 10 mi
760098b
Alvarado, TX · 11 mi
760318b
Cleburne, TX · 11 mi
760848b
Venus, TX · 12 mi
766708b
Milford, TX · 13 mi
760598b
Keene, TX · 13 mi

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Questions about 76050

What planting zone is ZIP code 76050?

ZIP code 76050 (Grandview, 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 Grandview, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76050 is March 17; after April 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cleburne station.

When is the first frost in Grandview, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76050 is November 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 240 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76050?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 20 – Feb 3 and set transplants outside around Mar 24 – Apr 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76050 get?

About 38.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Maypearl station).

How hot do summers get in Grandview, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in July, with about 105 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76050 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Ferris at the center of ZIP 76050: clay, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Grandview, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76050 came on Feb 7 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Grandview, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 76050 is 14 h 16 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 76050 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76050 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.