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

Planting zone for 88901 — The Lakes, NV

ZIP code 88901 (The Lakes, Clark County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is January 31 and the first fall frost December 11.

Where ZIP 88901 is

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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 frostJan 31
First frostDec 11
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 The Lakes, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostJanuary 31median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsFebruary 27only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostDecember 11median — 10% chance by Nov 28
Growing season317 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 3 and returns around December 23.

From the NOAA station Callville Bay, NV — 14 miles away, elevation 1,270 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 88901

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Dec 20 – Jan 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Dec 20 – Jan 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Nov 22 – Dec 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Jan 10 – Jan 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 3 – Jan 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 6 – Dec 20
TomatoesTransplant · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Nov 22 – Dec 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Feb 14 – Feb 28
BeansSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 16 – Oct 30
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 27 – Jan 1
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jan 31) and first fall frost (Dec 11) 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 88901 came on Feb 2 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1).

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).

Native plants for zone 9a in Nevada

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

Trees 29

Arizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fboxelder60 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FCalifornia red fir150 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FDouglas-fir200 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 111

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Falpine laurel1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −28 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °FApache plume6 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °Fbig sagebrush4 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −43 °Fbig saltbush10 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to 7 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 255

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 136

Alaska oniongrass3 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Fanalogue sedge1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Farctic bluegrass2 ft · high shade tolerance · to −62 °F

Vines 1

western white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

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 The Lakes, NV.

Soil in The Lakes, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 88901 is St. Thomas — extremely gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

TextureExtremely gravelly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH8.4alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: St. Thomas association.

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 88901; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in The Lakes, NV

Summer high109 °Faverage high, July
Winter low38 °Faverage low, December
Hot days166days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights13nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days8,084base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 38 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 41 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation5.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°120°32 °FJanuary: average high 63 °F, low 39 °F 63°39° JanFebruary: average high 67 °F, low 42 °F 67°42° FebMarch: average high 75 °F, low 48 °F 75°48° MarApril: average high 84 °F, low 55 °F 84°55° AprMay: average high 94 °F, low 64 °F 94°64° MayJune: average high 104 °F, low 73 °F 104°73° JunJuly: average high 109 °F, low 80 °F 109°80° JulAugust: average high 107 °F, low 79 °F 107°79° AugSeptember: average high 101 °F, low 71 °F 101°71° SepOctober: average high 88 °F, low 58 °F 88°58° OctNovember: average high 74 °F, low 46 °F 74°46° NovDecember: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″January: 0.66 in precipitation 0.7 JanFebruary: 0.83 in precipitation 0.8 FebMarch: 0.48 in precipitation 0.5 MarApril: 0.34 in precipitation 0.3 AprMay: 0.09 in precipitation 0.1 MayJune: 0.12 in precipitation 0.1 JunJuly: 0.46 in precipitation 0.5 JulAugust: 0.59 in precipitation 0.6 AugSeptember: 0.23 in precipitation 0.2 SepOctober: 0.44 in precipitation 0.4 OctNovember: 0.38 in precipitation 0.4 NovDecember: 0.66 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Callville Bay, NV (14 mi away); precipitation: Callville Bay, NV (14 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

891919a
Nellis Afb, NV · 12 mi
890379a
Coyote Springs, NV · 13 mi
891159a
Las Vegas, NV · 13 mi
891569b
Las Vegas, NV · 14 mi
891129b
Las Vegas, NV · 16 mi
890869a
North Las Vegas, NV · 16 mi
890819b
North Las Vegas, NV · 17 mi
890409b
Overton, NV · 17 mi

All 3 ZIP codes in The Lakes → · Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 88901

What planting zone is ZIP code 88901?

ZIP code 88901 (The Lakes, NV) 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 The Lakes, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 88901 is January 31; after February 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Callville Bay station.

When is the first frost in The Lakes, NV?

The median first fall frost near 88901 is December 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 317 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 88901?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Dec 6 – Dec 20 and set transplants outside around Feb 7 – Feb 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 88901 get?

About 5.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Callville Bay station).

How hot do summers get in The Lakes, NV?

The average high peaks at 109 °F in July, with about 166 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 88901 have?

The USDA soil survey maps St. Thomas at the center of ZIP 88901: extremely gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.4 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in The Lakes, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 88901 came on Feb 2 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in The Lakes, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 88901 is 14 h 38 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.