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

Planting zone for 77976 — Nursery, TX

ZIP code 77976 (Nursery, Victoria County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is February 14 and the first fall frost December 9.

Where ZIP 77976 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 frostFeb 14
First frostDec 9
2012 zone9a

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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Nursery, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 14median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 13only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 9median — 10% chance by Nov 17
Growing season299 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 28 and returns around December 31.

From the NOAA station Victoria Fire Dept #5, TX — 9 miles away, elevation 102 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 77976

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 3 – Jan 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 6 – Dec 20
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Jan 24 – Feb 7
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
TomatoesTransplant · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 6 – Dec 20
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Feb 28 – Mar 14
BeansSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 14 – Oct 28
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 25 – Dec 30
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 14) and first fall frost (Dec 9) 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 77976 came on Jan 15 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 23).

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 Nursery, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 77976 is Edna — loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter3.03%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Edna loam, 0 to 1 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 77976; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Nursery, TX

Summer high94 °Faverage high, August
Winter low42 °Faverage low, January
Hot days116days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights14nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days7,504base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 00 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 18 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation39.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 65 °F, low 42 °F 65°42° JanFebruary: average high 68 °F, low 47 °F 68°47° FebMarch: average high 74 °F, low 54 °F 74°54° MarApril: average high 79 °F, low 59 °F 79°59° AprMay: average high 85 °F, low 68 °F 85°68° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 73 °F 91°73° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 75 °F 93°75° JulAugust: average high 94 °F, low 75 °F 94°75° AugSeptember: average high 90 °F, low 70 °F 90°70° SepOctober: average high 84 °F, low 61 °F 84°61° OctNovember: average high 73 °F, low 52 °F 73°52° NovDecember: average high 67 °F, low 45 °F 67°45° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.00 in precipitation 3.0 JanFebruary: 2.17 in precipitation 2.2 FebMarch: 2.32 in precipitation 2.3 MarApril: 3.40 in precipitation 3.4 AprMay: 5.12 in precipitation 5.1 MayJune: 3.45 in precipitation 3.5 JunJuly: 3.69 in precipitation 3.7 JulAugust: 3.21 in precipitation 3.2 AugSeptember: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 3.76 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 2.81 in precipitation 2.8 NovDecember: 2.61 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 2.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Victoria Fire Dept #5, TX (9 mi away); precipitation: Victoria Fire Dept #5, TX (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

779029b
Victoria, TX · 2 mi
779899a
Thomaston, TX · 4 mi
779049a
Victoria, TX · 8 mi
779749a
Meyersville, TX · 10 mi
779039b
Victoria, TX · 12 mi
779019b
Victoria, TX · 13 mi
779549a
Cuero, TX · 15 mi
779059b
Victoria, TX · 15 mi

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Questions about 77976

What planting zone is ZIP code 77976?

ZIP code 77976 (Nursery, 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 Nursery, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 77976 is February 14; after March 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Victoria Fire Dept #5 station.

When is the first frost in Nursery, TX?

The median first fall frost near 77976 is December 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 299 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 77976?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Dec 20 – Jan 3 and set transplants outside around Feb 21 – Mar 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 77976 get?

About 39.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Victoria Fire Dept #5 station).

How hot do summers get in Nursery, TX?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in August, with about 116 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 77976 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Edna at the center of ZIP 77976: loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Nursery, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 77976 came on Jan 15 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 23), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Nursery, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 77976 is 14 h 00 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.