Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 76084 — Venus, TX

ZIP code 76084 (Venus, Johnson 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 76084 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 Venus, 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 — 14 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 76084

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 76084 came on Feb 7 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4).

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Feb 42026
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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 Venus, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76084 is Heiden — 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 matter2.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Heiden 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 76084; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Venus, 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

Precipitation39.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Waxahachie, TX (14 mi away); precipitation: Midlothian 5.2 Ssw, TX (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

760658b

Midlothian, TX · 6 mi

Mansfield, TX · 10 mi

751678b

Waxahachie, TX · 11 mi

760508b

Grandview, TX · 12 mi

751048b

Cedar Hill, TX · 13 mi

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Questions about 76084

What planting zone is ZIP code 76084?

ZIP code 76084 (Venus, 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 Venus, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76084 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 Venus, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76084 is November 16, giving a median frost-free growing season of 245 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76084?

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 76084 get?

About 39.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Midlothian 5.2 Ssw station).

How hot do summers get in Venus, 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 76084 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Heiden at the center of ZIP 76084: clay, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Venus, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76084 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 Venus, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 76084 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 76084 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76084 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.