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

Planting zone for 79233 — Estelline, TX

ZIP code 79233 (Estelline, Hall County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost November 7.

Where ZIP 79233 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostMar 31
First frostNov 7
2012 zone7b

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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Estelline, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 31median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 15only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 7median — 10% chance by Oct 22
Growing season222 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 15 and returns around November 18.

From the NOAA station Childress Municipal Airport, TX — 13 miles away, elevation 1,952 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 79233

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 10 – Mar 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
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 31) 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 79233 came on Feb 9 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 16).

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 Estelline, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 79233 is Carey — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Carey 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 79233; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Estelline, TX

Summer high96 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, January
Hot days102days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights71nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,594base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 28 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 51 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation23.7 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall6 inper year; 4 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 55 °F, low 29 °F 55°29° JanFebruary: average high 58 °F, low 32 °F 58°32° FebMarch: average high 68 °F, low 40 °F 68°40° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 48 °F 76°48° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 59 °F 84°59° MayJune: average high 92 °F, low 68 °F 92°68° JunJuly: average high 96 °F, low 72 °F 96°72° JulAugust: average high 95 °F, low 70 °F 95°70° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 62 °F 87°62° SepOctober: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 39 °F 65°39° NovDecember: average high 55 °F, low 31 °F 55°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.77 in precipitation, 1.4 in snowfall 0.8❄1 JanFebruary: 0.89 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 0.9❄1 FebMarch: 1.36 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 1.4❄1 MarApril: 2.30 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 2.3 AprMay: 3.50 in precipitation 3.5 MayJune: 3.75 in precipitation 3.8 JunJuly: 1.96 in precipitation 2.0 JulAugust: 2.80 in precipitation 2.8 AugSeptember: 2.38 in precipitation 2.4 SepOctober: 1.95 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 1.9 OctNovember: 1.19 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 1.2❄1 NovDecember: 0.82 in precipitation, 1.3 in snowfall 0.8❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Childress Municipal Airport, TX (13 mi away); precipitation: Childress Municipal Airport, TX (13 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

792597b
Tell, TX · 10 mi
792017b
Childress, TX · 11 mi
792457b
Memphis, TX · 13 mi
792237b
Cee Vee, TX · 18 mi
792397b
Lakeview, TX · 19 mi
792617b
Turkey, TX · 22 mi
792377b
Hedley, TX · 27 mi
792307b
Dodson, TX · 29 mi

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Questions about 79233

What planting zone is ZIP code 79233?

ZIP code 79233 (Estelline, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Estelline, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 79233 is March 31; after April 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Childress Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Estelline, TX?

The median first fall frost near 79233 is November 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 222 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 79233?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 3 – Feb 17 and set transplants outside around Apr 7 – Apr 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 79233 get?

About 23.7 inches of precipitation a year and 6 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Childress Municipal Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Estelline, TX?

The average high peaks at 96 °F in July, with about 102 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 79233 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Carey at the center of ZIP 79233: loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Estelline, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 79233 came on Feb 9 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Estelline, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 79233 is 14 h 28 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.