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

Planting zone for 89008 — Caliente, NV

ZIP code 89008 (Caliente, Lincoln County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 89008 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 frostApr 11

First frostNov 1

2012 zone7a

Was 7a on the 2012 map — 1.5 zones 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 Caliente, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 11median — 50% chance of a later frost

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

First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 18

Growing season203 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 19 and returns around November 16.

From the NOAA station Elgin, NV — 4 miles away, elevation 3,422 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 89008

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 21

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 21 – Apr 4

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

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 11) 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 89008 came on Feb 2 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 12).

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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 8b in Nevada

538 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. 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 Caliente, NV.

Soil in Caliente, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89008 is Zaqua — very gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

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

pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Zaqua-Winklo-Kanesprings 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 89008; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Caliente, NV

Summer high100 °Faverage high, July

Winter low30 °Faverage low, January

Hot days105days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights91nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,590base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 44 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 35 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation11.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Elgin, NV (4 mi away); precipitation: Elgin, 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.

847658a

Santa Clara, UT · 27 mi

Enterprise, UT · 44 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89008

What planting zone is ZIP code 89008?

ZIP code 89008 (Caliente, NV) 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 Caliente, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89008 is April 11; after April 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Elgin station.

When is the first frost in Caliente, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89008 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 203 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89008?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 14 – Feb 28 and set transplants outside around Apr 18 – May 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89008 get?

About 11.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Elgin station).

How hot do summers get in Caliente, NV?

The average high peaks at 100 °F in July, with about 105 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89008 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Zaqua at the center of ZIP 89008: very gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Caliente, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89008 came on Feb 2 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Caliente, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89008 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89008 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89008 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.