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

Planting zone for 76930 — Barnhart, TX

ZIP code 76930 (Barnhart, Irion 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 14.

Where ZIP 76930 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 14

2012 zone8a

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 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Barnhart, 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 10only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 14median — 10% chance by Oct 30

Growing season238 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 4 and returns around November 25.

From the NOAA station Big Lake 2, TX — 21 miles away, elevation 2,733 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 76930

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 19 – Oct 3

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 31 – Dec 5

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 20) and first fall frost (Nov 14) 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 76930 came on Feb 7 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5).

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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 Barnhart, TX.

Soil in Barnhart, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 76930 is Noelke — very cobbly silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureVery cobbly silty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter4.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Noelke very cobbly silty clay loam, undulating.

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 76930; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Barnhart, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, August

Winter low33 °Faverage low, January

Hot days104days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights56nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days6,291base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 10 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day10 h 07 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb

Precipitation18.2 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: Big Lake 2, TX (21 mi away); precipitation: Big Lake 2, TX (21 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

Knickerbocker, TX · 33 mi

769028a

San Angelo, TX · 38 mi

769018a

San Angelo, TX · 39 mi

769358a

Christoval, TX · 41 mi

769588a

Water Valley, TX · 43 mi

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Questions about 76930

What planting zone is ZIP code 76930?

ZIP code 76930 (Barnhart, 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 Barnhart, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 76930 is March 20; after April 10 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Big Lake 2 station.

When is the first frost in Barnhart, TX?

The median first fall frost near 76930 is November 14, giving a median frost-free growing season of 238 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 76930?

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 76930 get?

About 18.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Big Lake 2 station).

How hot do summers get in Barnhart, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in August, with about 104 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 76930 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Noelke at the center of ZIP 76930: very cobbly silty clay loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Barnhart, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 76930 came on Feb 7 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Barnhart, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 76930 is 14 h 10 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.