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

Planting zone for 76195 — Fort Worth, TX

ZIP code 76195 (Fort Worth, Tarrant County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 5 and the first fall frost November 24.

Where ZIP 76195 is

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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 5
First frostNov 24
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 Fort Worth, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 5median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 25only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 24median — 10% chance by Nov 3
Growing season264 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 22 and returns around December 6.

From the NOAA station Ft Worth Meacham Field Naaf, TX — 7 miles away, elevation 705 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 76195

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 22 – Feb 12
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 25 – Jan 8
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 8 – Jan 22
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 25 – Jan 8
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 29 – Oct 13
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 10 – Dec 15
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 5) and first fall frost (Nov 24) 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 76195 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).

Native plants for zone 8b in Texas

620 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Texas, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 70

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °FArizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FArizona walnut50 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 137

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Faloe yucca15 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −1 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °FAmerican snowbell10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −16 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 204

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican century plant6 ft · blooms indeterminate · high shade tolerance · to 12 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 188

alkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °FArizona cottontop4 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °FArizona fescue2 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °FArizona threeawn2 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −3 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °F

Vines 14

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

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 Fort Worth, TX.

Soil in Fort Worth, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76195 is Bolar — clay loam, well drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

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

Map unit: Bolar-Urban land complex, 1 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 76195; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Fort Worth, TX

Summer high97 °Faverage high, July
Winter low37 °Faverage low, January
Hot days114days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights30nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,864base 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 growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation37.8 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 59 °F, low 37 °F 59°37° JanFebruary: average high 64 °F, low 40 °F 64°40° FebMarch: average high 71 °F, low 49 °F 71°49° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 56 °F 78°56° AprMay: average high 86 °F, low 63 °F 86°63° MayJune: average high 93 °F, low 72 °F 93°72° 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 80 °F, low 58 °F 80°58° OctNovember: average high 68 °F, low 47 °F 68°47° NovDecember: average high 59 °F, low 39 °F 59°39° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.29 in precipitation 2.3 JanFebruary: 2.68 in precipitation 2.7 FebMarch: 3.32 in precipitation 3.3 MarApril: 3.34 in precipitation 3.3 AprMay: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.03 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 2.07 in precipitation 2.1 JulAugust: 2.73 in precipitation 2.7 AugSeptember: 3.13 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 4.35 in precipitation 4.3 OctNovember: 2.73 in precipitation 2.7 NovDecember: 2.59 in precipitation 2.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Ft Worth Meacham Field Naaf, TX (7 mi away); precipitation: Ft Worth Botanic Garden, TX (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

761048b
Fort Worth, TX · <1 mi
761908b
Fort Worth, TX · 1 mi
761108b
Fort Worth, TX · 2 mi
761668b
Fort Worth, TX · 2 mi
761028b
Fort Worth, TX · 2 mi
761058b
Fort Worth, TX · 3 mi
761038b
Fort Worth, TX · 3 mi
761158b
Fort Worth, TX · 3 mi

All 54 ZIP codes in Fort Worth → · Texas planting zones →

Questions about 76195

What planting zone is ZIP code 76195?

ZIP code 76195 (Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76195 is March 5; after March 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ft Worth Meacham Field Naaf station.

When is the first frost in Fort Worth, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76195 is November 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 264 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76195?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 8 – Jan 22 and set transplants outside around Mar 12 – Mar 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76195 get?

About 37.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ft Worth Botanic Garden station).

How hot do summers get in Fort Worth, TX?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in July, with about 114 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76195 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bolar at the center of ZIP 76195: clay loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Fort Worth, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76195 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 Fort Worth, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 76195 is 14 h 18 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 76195 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76195 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.