Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 86444 — Meadview, AZ

ZIP code 86444 (Meadview, Mohave County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 5 and the first fall frost November 28.

Where ZIP 86444 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostMar 5

First frostNov 28

2012 zone9a

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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Meadview, AZ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 5median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMarch 28only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 28median — 10% chance by Nov 14

Growing season265 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 16 and returns around December 9.

From the NOAA station Meadview 1w, AZ — 8 miles away, elevation 2,940 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 86444

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 22 – Feb 12

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 25 – Jan 8

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 12 – Feb 26

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 8 – Jan 22

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 25 – Jan 8

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 3 – Oct 17

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 14 – Dec 19

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 5) and first fall frost (Nov 28) 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 86444 came on Feb 2 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 9).

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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).

Native plants for zone 9a in Arizona

492 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Arizona, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Meadview, AZ.

Soil in Meadview, AZ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 86444 is Meadview — very cobbly sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery cobbly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH8.0alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Meadview-Yurm family complex, 4 to 25 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 86444; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Meadview, AZ

Summer high102 °Faverage high, July

Winter low34 °Faverage low, December

Hot days128days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights39nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days6,438base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 36 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 43 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall1 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Meadview 1w, AZ (8 mi away); precipitation: Meadview 1w, AZ (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

7 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

864439b

Temple Bar Marina, AZ · 22 mi

864419a

Dolan Springs, AZ · 27 mi

864098b

Kingman, AZ · 31 mi

864348a

Peach Springs, AZ · 31 mi

864459b

Willow Beach, AZ · 32 mi

864318b

Chloride, AZ · 35 mi

864118a

Hackberry, AZ · 36 mi

864128b

Hualapai, AZ · 37 mi

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Questions about 86444

What planting zone is ZIP code 86444?

ZIP code 86444 (Meadview, AZ) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Meadview, AZ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 86444 is March 5; after March 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Meadview 1w station.

When is the first frost in Meadview, AZ?

The median first fall frost near 86444 is November 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 265 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 86444?

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

How much rain and snow does 86444 get?

About 7 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Meadview 1w station).

How hot do summers get in Meadview, AZ?

The average high peaks at 102 °F in July, with about 128 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 86444 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Meadview at the center of ZIP 86444: very cobbly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.0 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Meadview, AZ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 86444 came on Feb 2 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 9), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Meadview, AZ?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 86444 is 14 h 36 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.