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

Planting zone for 77993 — Weesatche, TX

ZIP code 77993 (Weesatche, Goliad County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is February 25 and the first fall frost December 1.

Where ZIP 77993 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 25

First frostDec 1

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 Weesatche, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostFebruary 25median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMarch 17only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostDecember 1median — 10% chance by Nov 6

Growing season280 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 5 and returns around December 15.

From the NOAA station Goliad, TX — 14 miles away, elevation 141 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 77993

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 14 – Feb 4

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 17 – Dec 31

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 31 – Jan 14

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 17 – Dec 31

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 11 – Mar 25

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 6 – Oct 20

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 17 – Dec 22

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 25) and first fall frost (Dec 1) 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 77993 came on Jan 15 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 23).

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Jan 232026
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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).

Soil in Weesatche, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 77993 is Weesatche — sandy clay loam, well drained.

TextureSandy clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Weesatche sandy clay 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 77993; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Weesatche, TX

Summer high96 °Faverage high, August

Winter low43 °Faverage low, January

Hot days135days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights13nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days7,732base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day13 h 59 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

Precipitation36.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Goliad, TX (14 mi away); precipitation: Goliad 11.5 N, TX (2 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.

779749a

Meyersville, TX · 8 mi

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Questions about 77993

What planting zone is ZIP code 77993?

ZIP code 77993 (Weesatche, 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 Weesatche, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 77993 is February 25; after March 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Goliad station.

When is the first frost in Weesatche, TX?

The median first fall frost near 77993 is December 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 280 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 77993?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Dec 31 – Jan 14 and set transplants outside around Mar 4 – Mar 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 77993 get?

About 36.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Goliad 11.5 N station).

How hot do summers get in Weesatche, TX?

The average high peaks at 96 °F in August, with about 135 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 77993 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Weesatche at the center of ZIP 77993: sandy clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Weesatche, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 77993 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 Weesatche, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 77993 is 13 h 59 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.