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

Planting zone for 77327 — Cleveland, TX

ZIP code 77327 (Cleveland, Liberty County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 7 and the first fall frost November 20.

Where ZIP 77327 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F
Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C
Last frostMar 7
First frostNov 20
2012 zone8b

Was 8b 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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Cleveland, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 7median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 29only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 20median — 10% chance by Nov 2
Growing season259 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 17 and returns around December 4.

From the NOAA station Cleveland, TX — 9 miles away, elevation 197 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 77327

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 24 – Feb 14
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 27 – Jan 10
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 14 – Feb 28
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 27 – Jan 10
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 21 – Apr 4
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 25 – Oct 9
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 6 – Dec 11
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 7) and first fall frost (Nov 20) 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 77327 came on Jan 15 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 26).

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).

Native plants for zone 9a in Texas

640 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Texas, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 72

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °FArizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FArizona walnut50 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 141

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Faloe yucca15 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −1 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °FAmerican snowbell10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −16 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 208

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican century plant6 ft · blooms indeterminate · high shade tolerance · to 12 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 196

alkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °FArizona cottontop4 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °FArizona fescue2 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °FArizona threeawn2 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −3 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °F

Vines 14

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

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 Cleveland, TX.

Soil in Cleveland, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 77327 is Jayhawker — silt loam, poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.7strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter1.38%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Jayhawker silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded.

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 77327; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Cleveland, TX

Summer high92 °Faverage high, August
Winter low39 °Faverage low, January
Hot days88days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights30nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,435base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 06 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 11 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation55.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 61 °F, low 39 °F 61°39° JanFebruary: average high 65 °F, low 43 °F 65°43° FebMarch: average high 72 °F, low 49 °F 72°49° MarApril: average high 77 °F, low 55 °F 77°55° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 63 °F 83°63° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 70 °F 89°70° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 72 °F 91°72° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 71 °F 92°71° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 66 °F 88°66° SepOctober: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 47 °F 69°47° NovDecember: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.45 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.5 JanFebruary: 4.29 in precipitation 4.3 FebMarch: 3.76 in precipitation 3.8 MarApril: 3.73 in precipitation 3.7 AprMay: 5.25 in precipitation 5.3 MayJune: 5.19 in precipitation 5.2 JunJuly: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 JulAugust: 4.56 in precipitation 4.6 AugSeptember: 5.10 in precipitation 5.1 SepOctober: 5.75 in precipitation 5.8 OctNovember: 5.39 in precipitation 5.4 NovDecember: 4.60 in precipitation 4.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cleveland, TX (9 mi away); precipitation: Cleveland, TX (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

773689a
Romayor, TX · 9 mi
773719a
Shepherd, TX · 11 mi
773269a
Ace, TX · 13 mi
773699a
Rye, TX · 13 mi
773289a
Cleveland, TX · 16 mi
773769a
Votaw, TX · 17 mi
773359a
Goodrich, TX · 17 mi
773729a
Splendora, TX · 17 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Cleveland → · Texas planting zones →

Questions about 77327

What planting zone is ZIP code 77327?

ZIP code 77327 (Cleveland, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Cleveland, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 77327 is March 7; after March 29 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cleveland station.

When is the first frost in Cleveland, TX?

The median first fall frost near 77327 is November 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 259 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 77327?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 10 – Jan 24 and set transplants outside around Mar 14 – Mar 28, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 77327 get?

About 55.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cleveland station).

How hot do summers get in Cleveland, TX?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in August, with about 88 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 77327 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Jayhawker at the center of ZIP 77327: silt loam, poorly drained, pH about 4.7 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Cleveland, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 77327 came on Jan 15 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Cleveland, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 77327 is 14 h 06 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 77327 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 77327 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.