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

Planting zone for 79835 — Canutillo, TX

ZIP code 79835 (Canutillo, El Paso County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is February 28 and the first fall frost November 20.

Where ZIP 79835 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostFeb 28
First frostNov 20
2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Canutillo, TX

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 28median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 17only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 20median — 10% chance by Nov 5
Growing season264 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 10 and returns around December 1.

From the NOAA station La Tuna 1 S, TX — 3 miles away, elevation 3,872 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 79835

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 17 – Feb 7
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 25 – Oct 9
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 6 – Dec 11
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 28) and first fall frost (Nov 20) 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 79835 came on Feb 5 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5).

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 Canutillo, TX

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 79835 is Pajarito — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.65%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Pajarito association, level.

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 79835; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Canutillo, TX

Summer high95 °Faverage high, June
Winter low34 °Faverage low, January
Hot days114days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights53nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,001base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 14 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 03 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation9.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° JanFebruary: average high 63 °F, low 39 °F 63°39° FebMarch: average high 70 °F, low 45 °F 70°45° MarApril: average high 79 °F, low 51 °F 79°51° AprMay: average high 88 °F, low 61 °F 88°61° MayJune: average high 95 °F, low 70 °F 95°70° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 73 °F 94°73° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 72 °F 92°72° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° SepOctober: average high 78 °F, low 54 °F 78°54° OctNovember: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° NovDecember: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″January: 0.50 in precipitation 0.5 JanFebruary: 0.42 in precipitation 0.4 FebMarch: 0.27 in precipitation 0.3 MarApril: 0.24 in precipitation 0.2 AprMay: 0.43 in precipitation 0.4 MayJune: 0.77 in precipitation 0.8 JunJuly: 1.68 in precipitation 1.7 JulAugust: 1.71 in precipitation 1.7 AugSeptember: 1.53 in precipitation 1.5 SepOctober: 0.80 in precipitation 0.8 OctNovember: 0.45 in precipitation 0.5 NovDecember: 0.67 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: La Tuna 1 S, TX (3 mi away); precipitation: La Union 2.2 Se, NM (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

799138b
El Paso, TX · 1 mi
798218b
Anthony, TX · 3 mi
799118b
El Paso, TX · 4 mi
799328b
El Paso, TX · 4 mi
799128b
El Paso, TX · 7 mi
880278b
Chamberino, NM · 9 mi
799228b
El Paso, TX · 9 mi
880248b
Berino, NM · 9 mi

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Questions about 79835

What planting zone is ZIP code 79835?

ZIP code 79835 (Canutillo, TX) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Canutillo, TX?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 79835 is February 28; after March 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, La Tuna 1 S station.

When is the first frost in Canutillo, TX?

The median first fall frost near 79835 is November 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 264 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 79835?

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

How much rain and snow does 79835 get?

About 9.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, La Union 2.2 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Canutillo, TX?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in June, with about 114 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 79835 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Pajarito at the center of ZIP 79835: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Canutillo, TX in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 79835 came on Feb 5 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Canutillo, TX?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 79835 is 14 h 14 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 79835 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 79835 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.