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

Planting zone for 76065 — Midlothian, TX

ZIP code 76065 (Midlothian, Ellis County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 16 and the first fall frost November 16.

Where ZIP 76065 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 16
First frostNov 16
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 Midlothian, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 16median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 16median — 10% chance by Oct 31
Growing season245 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 3 and returns around November 29.

From the NOAA station Waxahachie, TX — 9 miles away, elevation 627 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 76065

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 23
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 23 – Mar 9
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 21 – Oct 5
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 2 – Dec 7
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 16) and first fall frost (Nov 16) 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 76065 came on Feb 7 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5).

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 Midlothian, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76065 is Stephen — silty clay, well drained.

TextureSilty clayholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Stephen-Eddy complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded.

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 76065; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Midlothian, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, July
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days96days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights33nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,182base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 17 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 01 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation42.4 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 34 °F 57°34° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 45 °F 67°45° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 53 °F 75°53° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 63 °F 82°63° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 71 °F 90°71° JunJuly: average high 95 °F, low 74 °F 95°74° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 74 °F 95°74° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 55 °F 78°55° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 44 °F 66°44° NovDecember: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.87 in precipitation 2.9 JanFebruary: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 FebMarch: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 MarApril: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 4.80 in precipitation 4.8 MayJune: 4.34 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 2.79 in precipitation 2.8 JulAugust: 2.53 in precipitation 2.5 AugSeptember: 3.54 in precipitation 3.5 SepOctober: 4.94 in precipitation 4.9 OctNovember: 3.40 in precipitation 3.4 NovDecember: 3.08 in precipitation 3.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Waxahachie, TX (9 mi away); precipitation: Midlothian, TX (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

760848b
Venus, TX · 6 mi
751048b
Cedar Hill, TX · 8 mi
751068b
Cedar Hill, TX · 8 mi
751678b
Waxahachie, TX · 9 mi
750548b
Grand Prairie, TX · 10 mi
751548b
Red Oak, TX · 11 mi
760638b
Mansfield, TX · 11 mi
760648b
Maypearl, TX · 11 mi

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Questions about 76065

What planting zone is ZIP code 76065?

ZIP code 76065 (Midlothian, 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 Midlothian, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76065 is March 16; after April 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Waxahachie station.

When is the first frost in Midlothian, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76065 is November 16, giving a median frost-free growing season of 245 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76065?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 19 – Feb 2 and set transplants outside around Mar 23 – Apr 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76065 get?

About 42.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Midlothian station).

How hot do summers get in Midlothian, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in July, with about 96 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76065 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Stephen at the center of ZIP 76065: silty clay, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Midlothian, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76065 came on Feb 7 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Midlothian, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 76065 is 14 h 17 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 76065 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76065 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.