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

Planting zone for 79358 — Ropesville, TX

ZIP code 79358 (Ropesville, Hockley County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 79358 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 9
First frostNov 1
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 Ropesville, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 9median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 25only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 18
Growing season205 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 28 and returns around November 9.

From the NOAA station Levelland, TX — 14 miles away, elevation 3,514 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 79358

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 19
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 6 – Sep 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 18 – Nov 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 9) and first fall frost (Nov 1) 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 79358 came on Feb 11 — 5 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 Ropesville, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 79358 is Amarillo — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.9%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Amarillo fine sandy 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 79358; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Ropesville, TX

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days87days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights98nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,638base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 22 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 56 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation20.3 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 25 °F 54°25° JanFebruary: average high 59 °F, low 28 °F 59°28° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 35 °F 67°35° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 43 °F 75°43° AprMay: average high 84 °F, low 53 °F 84°53° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 63 °F 91°63° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 66 °F 92°66° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 64 °F 91°64° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 57 °F 84°57° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 45 °F 75°45° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 34 °F 63°34° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 27 °F 54°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.83 in precipitation 0.8 JanFebruary: 0.65 in precipitation 0.7 FebMarch: 1.14 in precipitation 1.1 MarApril: 1.48 in precipitation 1.5 AprMay: 3.02 in precipitation 3.0 MayJune: 2.73 in precipitation 2.7 JunJuly: 2.38 in precipitation 2.4 JulAugust: 2.00 in precipitation 2.0 AugSeptember: 2.78 in precipitation 2.8 SepOctober: 1.61 in precipitation 1.6 OctNovember: 0.90 in precipitation 0.9 NovDecember: 0.80 in precipitation 0.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Levelland, TX (14 mi away); precipitation: Wolfforth 4.6 S, TX (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

793457b
Meadow, TX · 10 mi
793827b
Wolfforth, TX · 11 mi
794647b
Lubbock, TX · 11 mi
794077b
Lubbock, TX · 11 mi
793677b
Smyer, TX · 12 mi
794247b
Lubbock, TX · 15 mi
793387b
Levelland, TX · 15 mi
794167b
Lubbock, TX · 17 mi

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Questions about 79358

What planting zone is ZIP code 79358?

ZIP code 79358 (Ropesville, 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 Ropesville, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 79358 is April 9; after April 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Levelland station.

When is the first frost in Ropesville, TX?

The median first fall frost near 79358 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 205 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 79358?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 12 – Feb 26 and set transplants outside around Apr 16 – Apr 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 79358 get?

About 20.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wolfforth 4.6 S station).

How hot do summers get in Ropesville, TX?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 87 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 79358 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Amarillo at the center of ZIP 79358: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Ropesville, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 79358 came on Feb 11 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Ropesville, TX?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 79358 is 14 h 22 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.