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

Planting zone for 76352 — Bluegrove, TX

ZIP code 76352 (Bluegrove, Clay County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 1 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 76352 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F
Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C
Last frostApr 1
First frostNov 8
2012 zone7b

Was 7b 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 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Bluegrove, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 1median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 17only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 23
Growing season221 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 20 and returns around November 18.

From the NOAA station Henrietta, TX — 10 miles away, elevation 932 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 76352

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
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 (Apr 1) 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 76352 came on Feb 8 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 11).

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 Bluegrove, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76352 is Bonti — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Bonti fine sandy loam, 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 76352; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Bluegrove, TX

Summer high97 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, January
Hot days96days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights70nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,657base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 23 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 55 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation32 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall1 inper year

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 55 °F, low 29 °F 55°29° JanFebruary: average high 58 °F, low 32 °F 58°32° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 40 °F 68°40° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 48 °F 76°48° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 67 °F 91°67° JunJuly: average high 97 °F, low 71 °F 97°71° JulAugust: average high 96 °F, low 70 °F 96°70° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 62 °F 88°62° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 51 °F 78°51° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 39 °F 66°39° NovDecember: average high 56 °F, low 31 °F 56°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 1.69 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 1.7 JanFebruary: 1.84 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 1.8 FebMarch: 2.59 in precipitation 2.6 MarApril: 2.71 in precipitation 2.7 AprMay: 4.69 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 3.59 in precipitation 3.6 JunJuly: 1.80 in precipitation 1.8 JulAugust: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 AugSeptember: 2.59 in precipitation 2.6 SepOctober: 3.55 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 2.24 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 2.2 NovDecember: 1.67 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 1.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Henrietta, TX (10 mi away); precipitation: Henrietta, TX (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

763658a
Henrietta, TX · 6 mi
762288a
Bellevue, TX · 10 mi
763798a
Scotland, TX · 15 mi
762618a
Ringgold, TX · 17 mi
763898a
Windthorst, TX · 18 mi
763028a
Wichita Falls, TX · 20 mi
762308a
Bowie, TX · 20 mi
763018a
Wichita Falls, TX · 21 mi

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Questions about 76352

What planting zone is ZIP code 76352?

ZIP code 76352 (Bluegrove, 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 Bluegrove, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76352 is April 1; after April 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Henrietta station.

When is the first frost in Bluegrove, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76352 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 221 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76352?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 4 – Feb 18 and set transplants outside around Apr 8 – Apr 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76352 get?

About 32 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Henrietta station).

How hot do summers get in Bluegrove, TX?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in July, with about 96 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76352 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bonti at the center of ZIP 76352: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Bluegrove, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76352 came on Feb 8 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Bluegrove, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 76352 is 14 h 23 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 76352 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76352 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.