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

Planting zone for 76052 — Haslet, TX

ZIP code 76052 (Haslet, Tarrant County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 12 and the first fall frost November 17.

Where ZIP 76052 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 12
First frostNov 17
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 Haslet, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 12median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 17median — 10% chance by Oct 31
Growing season249 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Ft Worth Alliance Airport, TX — 3 miles away, elevation 686 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 76052

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 19
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 19 – Mar 5
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 26 – Apr 9
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
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 12) 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 76052 came on Feb 8 — 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 Haslet, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76052 is Purves — clay, well drained.

TextureClayholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH8.0alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Purves clay, 1 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 76052; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Haslet, TX

Summer high97 °Faverage high, July
Winter low36 °Faverage low, January
Hot days108days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights45nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,710base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 20 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 58 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation36.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 57 °F, low 36 °F 57°36° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 48 °F 69°48° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 55 °F 77°55° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 64 °F 84°64° MayJune: average high 93 °F, low 73 °F 93°73° JunJuly: average high 97 °F, low 76 °F 97°76° JulAugust: average high 97 °F, low 76 °F 97°76° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 46 °F 67°46° NovDecember: average high 59 °F, low 38 °F 59°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 1.94 in precipitation 1.9 JanFebruary: 2.23 in precipitation 2.2 FebMarch: 2.87 in precipitation 2.9 MarApril: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 4.10 in precipitation 4.1 MayJune: 4.05 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 2.42 in precipitation 2.4 JulAugust: 2.80 in precipitation 2.8 AugSeptember: 3.17 in precipitation 3.2 SepOctober: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 OctNovember: 2.51 in precipitation 2.5 NovDecember: 2.48 in precipitation 2.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Ft Worth Alliance Airport, TX (3 mi away); precipitation: Ft Worth Alliance Airport, TX (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

761778b
Fort Worth, TX · 4 mi
761798b
Fort Worth, TX · 6 mi
760718b
Newark, TX · 6 mi
762448b
Keller, TX · 7 mi
761318b
Fort Worth, TX · 7 mi
762478b
Justin, TX · 8 mi
762628b
Roanoke, TX · 9 mi
762488b
Keller, TX · 9 mi

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Questions about 76052

What planting zone is ZIP code 76052?

ZIP code 76052 (Haslet, 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 Haslet, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76052 is March 12; after April 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ft Worth Alliance Airport station.

When is the first frost in Haslet, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76052 is November 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 249 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76052?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 15 – Jan 29 and set transplants outside around Mar 19 – Apr 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76052 get?

About 36.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ft Worth Alliance Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Haslet, TX?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in July, with about 108 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76052 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Purves at the center of ZIP 76052: clay, well drained, pH about 8.0 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Haslet, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76052 came on Feb 8 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 Haslet, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 76052 is 14 h 20 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 76052 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76052 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.