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

Planting zone for 89003 — Beatty, NV

ZIP code 89003 (Beatty, Nye County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 12 and the first fall frost November 3.

Where ZIP 89003 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F

Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C

Last frostApr 12

First frostNov 3

2012 zone8b

Was 8b on the 2012 map — half a zone colder now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Beatty, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 12median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 30only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 3median — 10% chance by Oct 18

Growing season204 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Beatty 8 N, NV — 4 miles away, elevation 3,550 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 89003

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 22

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 8 – Sep 22

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 20 – Nov 24

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 12) and first fall frost (Nov 3) 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 89003 came on Feb 2 — 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 15).

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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).

Soil in Beatty, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89003 is Bacho — very gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

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

pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bacho-Greyeagle 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 89003; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Beatty, NV

Summer high99 °Faverage high, July

Winter low26 °Faverage low, December

Hot days105days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights86nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,506base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 42 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 37 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation6.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall2 inper year; 1 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Beatty 8 N, NV (4 mi away); precipitation: Beatty 8 N, NV (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

890208b

Amargosa Valley, NV · 33 mi

890137b

Goldfield, NV · 40 mi

923289a

Death Valley, CA · 41 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89003

What planting zone is ZIP code 89003?

ZIP code 89003 (Beatty, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Beatty, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89003 is April 12; after April 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Beatty 8 N station.

When is the first frost in Beatty, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89003 is November 3, giving a median frost-free growing season of 204 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89003?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 15 – Mar 1 and set transplants outside around Apr 19 – May 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89003 get?

About 6.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Beatty 8 N station).

How hot do summers get in Beatty, NV?

The average high peaks at 99 °F in July, with about 105 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89003 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bacho at the center of ZIP 89003: very gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Beatty, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89003 came on Feb 2 in 2026, 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Beatty, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89003 is 14 h 42 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89003 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89003 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.