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

Planting zone for 79256 — Roaring Springs, TX

ZIP code 79256 (Roaring Springs, Motley County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost November 4.

Where ZIP 79256 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 5
First frostNov 4
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 Roaring Springs, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 5median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 4median — 10% chance by Oct 22
Growing season213 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 25 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Matador, TX — 10 miles away, elevation 2,359 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 79256

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 9 – Sep 23
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 21 – Nov 25
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 5) and first fall frost (Nov 4) 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 79256 came on Feb 8 — 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 14).

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 Roaring Springs, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 79256 is Miles — loamy fine sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy fine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Miles loamy fine sand, 0 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 79256; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Roaring Springs, TX

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low28 °Faverage low, January
Hot days93days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights72nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,113base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 25 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 54 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation23.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 54 °F, low 28 °F 54°28° JanFebruary: average high 58 °F, low 30 °F 58°30° FebMarch: average high 66 °F, low 38 °F 66°38° MarApril: average high 74 °F, low 46 °F 74°46° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 56 °F 82°56° MayJune: average high 90 °F, low 65 °F 90°65° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 69 °F 93°69° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 68 °F 92°68° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 60 °F 85°60° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 49 °F 75°49° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 30 °F 54°30° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.78 in precipitation 0.8 JanFebruary: 0.92 in precipitation 0.9 FebMarch: 1.53 in precipitation 1.5 MarApril: 2.14 in precipitation 2.1 AprMay: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 MayJune: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 JunJuly: 2.25 in precipitation 2.3 JulAugust: 2.76 in precipitation 2.8 AugSeptember: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 SepOctober: 1.81 in precipitation 1.8 OctNovember: 1.27 in precipitation 1.3 NovDecember: 0.97 in precipitation 1.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Matador, TX (10 mi away); precipitation: Roaring Springs, 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.

792207b
Afton, TX · 9 mi
792447b
Matador, TX · 12 mi
792437b
Mcadoo, TX · 14 mi
792317b
Dougherty, TX · 14 mi
792298a
Dickens, TX · 16 mi
792347b
Flomot, TX · 24 mi
792357b
Floydada, TX · 25 mi
793227b
Crosbyton, TX · 27 mi

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Questions about 79256

What planting zone is ZIP code 79256?

ZIP code 79256 (Roaring Springs, 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 Roaring Springs, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 79256 is April 5; after April 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Matador station.

When is the first frost in Roaring Springs, TX?

The median first fall frost near 79256 is November 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 213 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 79256?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 8 – Feb 22 and set transplants outside around Apr 12 – Apr 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 79256 get?

About 23.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Roaring Springs station).

How hot do summers get in Roaring Springs, TX?

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

What kind of soil does 79256 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Miles at the center of ZIP 79256: loamy fine sand, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Roaring Springs, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 79256 came on Feb 8 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 14), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Roaring Springs, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 79256 is 14 h 25 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.