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

Planting zone for 79241 — Lockney, TX

ZIP code 79241 (Lockney, Floyd County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 7 and the first fall frost November 3.

Where ZIP 79241 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 frostApr 7
First frostNov 3
2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Lockney, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 7median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 3median — 10% chance by Oct 20
Growing season208 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 28 and returns around November 12.

From the NOAA station Floydada, TX — 14 miles away, elevation 3,222 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 79241

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 17
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 8 – Sep 22
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 20 – Nov 24
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 7) and first fall frost (Nov 3) 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 79241 came on Feb 12 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 21).

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 Lockney, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 79241 is Pullman — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.3neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Pullman clay 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 79241; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lockney, TX

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days78days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights97nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,732base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 26 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 52 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation20.2 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall4 inper year; 2 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 52 °F, low 25 °F 52°25° JanFebruary: average high 57 °F, low 28 °F 57°28° FebMarch: average high 65 °F, low 36 °F 65°36° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 44 °F 73°44° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 54 °F 82°54° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 64 °F 90°64° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 68 °F 92°68° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 67 °F 91°67° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 59 °F 84°59° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 47 °F 74°47° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 35 °F 62°35° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 27 °F 53°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.71 in precipitation, 0.9 in snowfall 0.7❄1 JanFebruary: 0.69 in precipitation, 1.2 in snowfall 0.7❄1 FebMarch: 1.33 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 1.3❄1 MarApril: 1.47 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 1.5 AprMay: 3.11 in precipitation 3.1 MayJune: 3.41 in precipitation 3.4 JunJuly: 1.82 in precipitation 1.8 JulAugust: 1.98 in precipitation 2.0 AugSeptember: 2.62 in precipitation 2.6 SepOctober: 1.45 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 1.4 OctNovember: 0.75 in precipitation, 0.7 in snowfall 0.8❄1 NovDecember: 0.85 in precipitation, 0.9 in snowfall 0.8❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Floydada, TX (14 mi away); precipitation: Floydada, TX (14 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

792587b
South Plains, TX · 7 mi
792217b
Aiken, TX · 8 mi
792357b
Floydada, TX · 18 mi
792577b
Silverton, TX · 19 mi
790727b
Plainview, TX · 20 mi
792557b
Quitaque, TX · 23 mi
792507b
Petersburg, TX · 23 mi
792317b
Dougherty, TX · 25 mi

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Questions about 79241

What planting zone is ZIP code 79241?

ZIP code 79241 (Lockney, 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 Lockney, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 79241 is April 7; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Floydada station.

When is the first frost in Lockney, TX?

The median first fall frost near 79241 is November 3, giving a median frost-free growing season of 208 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 79241?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 10 – Feb 24 and set transplants outside around Apr 14 – Apr 28, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 79241 get?

About 20.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Floydada station).

How hot do summers get in Lockney, TX?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 78 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 79241 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Pullman at the center of ZIP 79241: clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.3 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Lockney, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 79241 came on Feb 12 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lockney, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 79241 is 14 h 26 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 79241 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 79241 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.