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

Planting zone for 78025 — Ingram, TX

ZIP code 78025 (Ingram, Kerr County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 27 and the first fall frost November 7.

Where ZIP 78025 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 27

First frostNov 7

2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Ingram, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 27median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 7median — 10% chance by Oct 23

Growing season226 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 11 and returns around November 18.

From the NOAA station Kerrville 3 Nne, TX — 11 miles away, elevation 1,798 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 78025

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 13 – Mar 6

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 16 – Jan 30

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 6 – Mar 20

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 16 – Jan 30

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 12 – Sep 26

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 24 – Nov 28

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 27) and first fall frost (Nov 7) 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 78025 came on Feb 3 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2).

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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 8b in Texas

620 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Texas, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. 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 Ingram, TX.

Soil in Ingram, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 78025 is Harper — clay, well drained.

TextureClayholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH7.4slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter6.5%high

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Harper-Eckrant complex, 2 to 7 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 78025; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Ingram, TX

Summer high93 °Faverage high, August

Winter low34 °Faverage low, January

Hot days96days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights46nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,887base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 05 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day10 h 12 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation29.4 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: Kerrville 3 Nne, TX (11 mi away); precipitation: Ingram 2nw, TX (2 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.

Kerrville, TX · 14 mi

Center Point, TX · 18 mi

780588a

Mountain Home, TX · 19 mi

788858a

Vanderpool, TX · 23 mi

Texas planting zones →

Questions about 78025

What planting zone is ZIP code 78025?

ZIP code 78025 (Ingram, 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 Ingram, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 78025 is March 27; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kerrville 3 Nne station.

When is the first frost in Ingram, TX?

The median first fall frost near 78025 is November 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 226 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 78025?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 30 – Feb 13 and set transplants outside around Apr 3 – Apr 17, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 78025 get?

About 29.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ingram 2nw station).

How hot do summers get in Ingram, TX?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in August, with about 96 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 78025 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Harper at the center of ZIP 78025: clay, well drained, pH about 7.4 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Ingram, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 78025 came on Feb 3 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Ingram, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 78025 is 14 h 05 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 78025 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 78025 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.