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

Planting zone for 79008 — Borger, TX

ZIP code 79008 (Borger, Hutchinson County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost November 2.

Where ZIP 79008 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostApr 6

First frostNov 2

2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Borger, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 6median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 21only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 2median — 10% chance by Oct 19

Growing season209 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 25 and returns around November 10.

From the NOAA station Borger Hutchinson Co. Airport, TX — 2 miles away, elevation 3,055 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 79008

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 16

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 7 – Sep 21

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 19 – Nov 23

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 6) and first fall frost (Nov 2) 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 79008 came on Feb 10 — 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22).

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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 7a in Texas

570 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Texas, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Borger, TX.

Soil in Borger, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 79008 is Burson — stony loam, well drained.

TextureStony loama good balance for most vegetables

pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.55%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Burson stony loam, steep.

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 79008; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Borger, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, July

Winter low28 °Faverage low, January

Hot days93days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights83nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,178base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 35 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 44 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation18.6 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: Borger Hutchinson Co. Airport, TX (2 mi away); precipitation: Borger Hutchinson Co. Airport, TX (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

Skellytown, TX · 12 mi

White Deer, TX · 23 mi

790687a

Panhandle, TX · 26 mi

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

Questions about 79008

What planting zone is ZIP code 79008?

ZIP code 79008 (Borger, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Borger, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 79008 is April 6; after April 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Borger Hutchinson Co. Airport station.

When is the first frost in Borger, TX?

The median first fall frost near 79008 is November 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 209 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 79008?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 9 – Feb 23 and set transplants outside around Apr 13 – Apr 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 79008 get?

About 18.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Borger Hutchinson Co. Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Borger, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in July, with about 93 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 79008 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Burson at the center of ZIP 79008: stony loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Borger, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 79008 came on Feb 10 in 2026, 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Borger, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 79008 is 14 h 35 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.