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

Planting zone for 76085 — Weatherford, TX

ZIP code 76085 (Weatherford, Parker County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 25 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 76085 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F

Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C

Last frostMar 25

First frostNov 8

2012 zone8a

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Weatherford, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 25median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 15only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 23

Growing season230 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 10 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Weatherford, TX — 9 miles away, elevation 955 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 76085

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Mar 4

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 13 – Sep 27

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 25 – Nov 29

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 25) and first fall frost (Nov 8) 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 76085 came on Feb 8 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 7).

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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).

Native plants for zone 8a in Texas

601 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Texas, and rated by the USDA to survive 10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Weatherford, TX.

Soil in Weatherford, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76085 is Venus — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Venus loam, 3 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 76085; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Weatherford, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, July

Winter low32 °Faverage low, January

Hot days90days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights61nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,939base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 19 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 59 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation35.2 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: Weatherford, TX (9 mi away); precipitation: Weatherford, TX (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

4 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

760988b

Azle, TX · 8 mi

760828a

Springtown, TX · 8 mi

760208b

Azle, TX · 8 mi

760868a

Weatherford, TX · 9 mi

764858a

Peaster, TX · 10 mi

761088b

Fort Worth, TX · 11 mi

760888a

Weatherford, TX · 12 mi

760088b

Aledo, TX · 13 mi

All 4 ZIP codes in Weatherford → · Texas planting zones →

Questions about 76085

What planting zone is ZIP code 76085?

ZIP code 76085 (Weatherford, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Weatherford, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76085 is March 25; after April 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Weatherford station.

When is the first frost in Weatherford, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76085 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 230 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76085?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 28 – Feb 11 and set transplants outside around Apr 1 – Apr 15, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76085 get?

About 35.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Weatherford station).

How hot do summers get in Weatherford, TX?

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

What kind of soil does 76085 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Venus at the center of ZIP 76085: loam, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Weatherford, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76085 came on Feb 8 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Weatherford, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 76085 is 14 h 19 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.