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

Planting zone for 76360 — Electra, TX

ZIP code 76360 (Electra, Wichita County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 20 and the first fall frost November 13.

Where ZIP 76360 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 20

First frostNov 13

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 Electra, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 20median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 5only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 13median — 10% chance by Oct 29

Growing season238 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 7 and returns around November 26.

From the NOAA station Lake Kemp, TX — 17 miles away, elevation 1,168 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 76360

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 6 – Feb 27

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 27 – Mar 13

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 9 – Jan 23

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 18 – Oct 2

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 30 – Dec 4

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 20) and first fall frost (Nov 13) 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 76360 came on Feb 8 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 12).

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Feb 122026
Feb 8

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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 Electra, TX.

Soil in Electra, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76360 is Winters — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Winters 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 76360; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Electra, TX

Summer high97 °Faverage high, July

Winter low31 °Faverage low, January

Hot days110days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights54nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,960base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 25 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 54 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation28.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall2 inper year; 1 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lake Kemp, TX (17 mi away); precipitation: Dundee 6 Nnw, TX (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

763698a

Kamay, TX · 5 mi

763678a

Iowa Park, TX · 11 mi

763668a

Holliday, TX · 13 mi

763098a

Wichita Falls, TX · 19 mi

763648a

Harrold, TX · 19 mi

763088a

Wichita Falls, TX · 20 mi

763548a

Burkburnett, TX · 21 mi

763068a

Wichita Falls, TX · 21 mi

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Questions about 76360

What planting zone is ZIP code 76360?

ZIP code 76360 (Electra, 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 Electra, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76360 is March 20; after April 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lake Kemp station.

When is the first frost in Electra, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76360 is November 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 238 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76360?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 23 – Feb 6 and set transplants outside around Mar 27 – Apr 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76360 get?

About 28.8 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dundee 6 Nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Electra, TX?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in July, with about 110 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76360 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Winters at the center of ZIP 76360: loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Electra, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76360 came on Feb 8 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Electra, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 76360 is 14 h 25 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 76360 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 76360 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.