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

Planting zone for 76559 — Nolanville, TX

ZIP code 76559 (Nolanville, Bell County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 14 and the first fall frost November 17.

Where ZIP 76559 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 14
First frostNov 17
2012 zone8b

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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Nolanville, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 14median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 4only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 17median — 10% chance by Nov 1
Growing season247 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 2 and returns around November 30.

From the NOAA station Killeen, TX — 5 miles away, elevation 814 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 76559

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 21
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 28 – Apr 11
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 22 – Oct 6
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 3 – Dec 8
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 14) and first fall frost (Nov 17) 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 76559 came on Feb 3 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31).

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 Nolanville, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76559 is Denton — silty clay, well drained.

TextureSilty clayholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Denton silty clay, 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 76559; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Nolanville, TX

Summer high97 °Faverage high, August
Winter low36 °Faverage low, January
Hot days105days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights31nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,526base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 10 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 08 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation37.4 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 60 °F, low 36 °F 60°36° JanFebruary: average high 63 °F, low 40 °F 63°40° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 47 °F 70°47° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 54 °F 77°54° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 63 °F 84°63° MayJune: average high 92 °F, low 70 °F 92°70° JunJuly: average high 96 °F, low 72 °F 96°72° JulAugust: average high 97 °F, low 73 °F 97°73° AugSeptember: average high 90 °F, low 67 °F 90°67° SepOctober: average high 80 °F, low 56 °F 80°56° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° NovDecember: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.44 in precipitation 2.4 JanFebruary: 2.51 in precipitation 2.5 FebMarch: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 3.33 in precipitation 3.3 AprMay: 4.64 in precipitation 4.6 MayJune: 3.61 in precipitation 3.6 JunJuly: 1.88 in precipitation 1.9 JulAugust: 3.02 in precipitation 3.0 AugSeptember: 3.12 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 4.12 in precipitation 4.1 OctNovember: 2.75 in precipitation 2.8 NovDecember: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Killeen, TX (5 mi away); precipitation: Harker Heights 2.4 S, TX (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

765488b
Harker Heights, TX · 3 mi
765438b
Killeen, TX · 3 mi
765138b
Belton, TX · 7 mi
765408b
Killeen, TX · 7 mi
765478b
Killeen, TX · 7 mi
765418b
Killeen, TX · 7 mi
765339a
Heidenheimer, TX · 8 mi
765088b
Temple, TX · 8 mi

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Questions about 76559

What planting zone is ZIP code 76559?

ZIP code 76559 (Nolanville, 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 Nolanville, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76559 is March 14; after April 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Killeen station.

When is the first frost in Nolanville, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76559 is November 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 247 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76559?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 17 – Jan 31 and set transplants outside around Mar 21 – Apr 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 76559 get?

About 37.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Harker Heights 2.4 S station).

How hot do summers get in Nolanville, TX?

The average high peaks at 97 °F in August, with about 105 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76559 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Denton at the center of ZIP 76559: silty clay, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Nolanville, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76559 came on Feb 3 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Nolanville, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 76559 is 14 h 10 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.