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

Planting zone for 76357 — Byers, TX

ZIP code 76357 (Byers, Clay County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 24 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 76357 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 24
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 Byers, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 24median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 8only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 23
Growing season228 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 12 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Waurika, OK — 12 miles away, elevation 912 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 76357

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 10 – Mar 3
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 13 – Jan 27
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 13 – Jan 27
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 7 – Apr 21
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
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 24) 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 76357 came on Feb 9 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 13).

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 Byers, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76357 is Teller — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.5neutral; 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: Teller loam, 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 76357; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Byers, TX

Summer high97 °Faverage high, July
Winter low31 °Faverage low, January
Hot days100days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights57nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,983base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 26 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 53 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation30.9 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 31 °F 55°31° JanFebruary: average high 60 °F, low 35 °F 60°35° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 43 °F 69°43° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 51 °F 77°51° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 61 °F 83°61° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 69 °F 91°69° JunJuly: average high 97 °F, low 73 °F 97°73° JulAugust: average high 96 °F, low 72 °F 96°72° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 65 °F 88°65° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 53 °F 77°53° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 42 °F 65°42° NovDecember: average high 56 °F, low 33 °F 56°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 1.54 in precipitation 1.5 JanFebruary: 1.73 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 1.7❄1 FebMarch: 2.43 in precipitation 2.4 MarApril: 2.95 in precipitation 3.0 AprMay: 4.33 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 3.06 in precipitation 3.1 JunJuly: 2.50 in precipitation 2.5 JulAugust: 2.26 in precipitation 2.3 AugSeptember: 2.93 in precipitation 2.9 SepOctober: 3.44 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 2.06 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 2.1 NovDecember: 1.69 in precipitation 1.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Waurika, OK (12 mi away); precipitation: Charlie, TX (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

763778a
Petrolia, TX · 6 mi
735488a
Hastings, OK · 10 mi
763058a
Wichita Falls, TX · 13 mi
735688a
Temple, OK · 13 mi
735738a
Waurika, OK · 14 mi
735628a
Randlett, OK · 14 mi
735658a
Ryan, OK · 17 mi
735208a
Addington, OK · 18 mi

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Questions about 76357

What planting zone is ZIP code 76357?

ZIP code 76357 (Byers, 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 Byers, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76357 is March 24; after April 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Waurika station.

When is the first frost in Byers, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76357 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 228 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76357?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 27 – Feb 10 and set transplants outside around Mar 31 – Apr 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76357 get?

About 30.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Charlie station).

How hot do summers get in Byers, TX?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in July, with about 100 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76357 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Teller at the center of ZIP 76357: loam, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Byers, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76357 came on Feb 9 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Byers, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 76357 is 14 h 26 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 76357 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76357 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.