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

Planting zone for 79313 — Anton, TX

ZIP code 79313 (Anton, Hockley County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 14 and the first fall frost October 26.

Where ZIP 79313 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 14
First frostOct 26
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 Anton, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 14median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 26median — 10% chance by Oct 15
Growing season192 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 3 and returns around November 4.

From the NOAA station Littlefield, TX — 7 miles away, elevation 3,465 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 79313

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 31 – Sep 14
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 12 – Nov 16
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 14) and first fall frost (Oct 26) 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 79313 came on Feb 12 — 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 18).

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 Anton, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 79313 is Olton — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.8%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Olton 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 79313; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Anton, TX

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, January
Hot days87days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights109nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,429base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 24 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
Precipitation18.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 54 °F, low 23 °F 54°23° JanFebruary: average high 58 °F, low 26 °F 58°26° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 33 °F 67°33° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 41 °F 75°41° AprMay: average high 83 °F, low 52 °F 83°52° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 61 °F 91°61° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 64 °F 93°64° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 63 °F 91°63° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 55 °F 84°55° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 43 °F 75°43° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 32 °F 63°32° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 24 °F 54°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″January: 0.67 in precipitation 0.7 JanFebruary: 0.57 in precipitation 0.6 FebMarch: 1.25 in precipitation 1.3 MarApril: 1.32 in precipitation 1.3 AprMay: 2.42 in precipitation 2.4 MayJune: 2.71 in precipitation 2.7 JunJuly: 1.96 in precipitation 2.0 JulAugust: 2.27 in precipitation 2.3 AugSeptember: 2.45 in precipitation 2.5 SepOctober: 1.68 in precipitation 1.7 OctNovember: 0.85 in precipitation 0.8 NovDecember: 0.80 in precipitation 0.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Littlefield, TX (7 mi away); precipitation: Roundup 0.4 Sw, TX (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

793697b
Spade, TX · 9 mi
793637b
Shallowater, TX · 10 mi
793807b
Whitharral, TX · 11 mi
793397b
Littlefield, TX · 12 mi
790217b
Cotton Center, TX · 15 mi
793677b
Smyer, TX · 15 mi
790737b
Plainview, TX · 16 mi
793117b
Abernathy, TX · 16 mi

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Questions about 79313

What planting zone is ZIP code 79313?

ZIP code 79313 (Anton, 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 Anton, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 79313 is April 14; after April 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Littlefield station.

When is the first frost in Anton, TX?

The median first fall frost near 79313 is October 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 192 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 79313?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 17 – Mar 3 and set transplants outside around Apr 21 – May 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 79313 get?

About 18.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Roundup 0.4 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Anton, TX?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 87 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 79313 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Olton at the center of ZIP 79313: clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Anton, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 79313 came on Feb 12 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Anton, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 79313 is 14 h 24 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 79313 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 79313 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.