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

Planting zone for 76060 — Kennedale, TX

ZIP code 76060 (Kennedale, Tarrant County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 9 and the first fall frost November 21.

Where ZIP 76060 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 9
First frostNov 21
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 Kennedale, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 9median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 21median — 10% chance by Nov 3
Growing season256 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 25 and returns around December 4.

From the NOAA station Arlington Municipal Airport, TX — 7 miles away, elevation 630 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 76060

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 26 – Feb 16
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 29 – Jan 12
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 29 – Jan 12
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 26 – Oct 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 7 – Dec 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 9) and first fall frost (Nov 21) 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 76060 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 Kennedale, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76060 is Crosstell — fine sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.15%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Crosstell fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 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 76060; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kennedale, TX

Summer high96 °Faverage high, July
Winter low37 °Faverage low, January
Hot days106days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights36nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,643base 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 growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation39.4 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 58 °F, low 37 °F 58°37° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 48 °F 70°48° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 55 °F 77°55° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 64 °F 84°64° MayJune: average high 92 °F, low 72 °F 92°72° JunJuly: average high 96 °F, low 75 °F 96°75° JulAugust: average high 96 °F, low 75 °F 96°75° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 57 °F 79°57° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 46 °F 67°46° NovDecember: average high 59 °F, low 39 °F 59°39° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.53 in precipitation 2.5 JanFebruary: 2.56 in precipitation 2.6 FebMarch: 3.71 in precipitation 3.7 MarApril: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 4.42 in precipitation 4.4 MayJune: 3.75 in precipitation 3.8 JunJuly: 2.40 in precipitation 2.4 JulAugust: 2.21 in precipitation 2.2 AugSeptember: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 SepOctober: 4.73 in precipitation 4.7 OctNovember: 3.06 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 3.03 in precipitation 3.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Arlington Municipal Airport, TX (7 mi away); precipitation: Mansfield 2.6 Nne, TX (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

760178b
Arlington, TX · 3 mi
760018b
Arlington, TX · 4 mi
761408b
Fort Worth, TX · 4 mi
760168b
Arlington, TX · 4 mi
761198b
Fort Worth, TX · 4 mi
760158b
Arlington, TX · 6 mi
760638b
Mansfield, TX · 6 mi
761058b
Fort Worth, TX · 7 mi

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Questions about 76060

What planting zone is ZIP code 76060?

ZIP code 76060 (Kennedale, 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 Kennedale, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76060 is March 9; after March 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Arlington Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Kennedale, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76060 is November 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 256 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76060?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 12 – Jan 26 and set transplants outside around Mar 16 – Mar 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76060 get?

About 39.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mansfield 2.6 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Kennedale, TX?

The average high peaks at 96 °F in July, with about 106 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76060 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Crosstell at the center of ZIP 76060: fine sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Kennedale, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76060 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 Kennedale, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 76060 is 14 h 18 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 76060 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76060 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.