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

Planting zone for 89010 — Dyer, NV

ZIP code 89010 (Dyer, Esmeralda County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 9 and the first fall frost October 4.

Where ZIP 89010 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostMay 9

First frostOct 4

2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Dyer, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 9median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 1only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 4median — 10% chance by Sep 22

Growing season147 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 25 and returns around October 13.

From the NOAA station Dyer 5s, NV — 16 miles away, elevation 4,902 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 89010

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 18

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

TomatoesTransplant · May 16 – May 30

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 23 – Jun 6

BeansSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 9 – Aug 23

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 20 – Oct 25

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 9) and first fall frost (Oct 4) 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 89010 came on Mar 2 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 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 7a in Nevada

520 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Dyer, NV.

Soil in Dyer, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89010 is Cirac — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH9.1alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Cirac-Rustigate-Settlement 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 89010; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Dyer, NV

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July

Winter low16 °Faverage low, December

Hot days73days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights163nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,966base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 47 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 32 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation5.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall9 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Dyer 5s, NV (16 mi away); precipitation: Dyer 5s, NV (16 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.

890477a

Silverpeak, NV · 25 mi

Mammoth Lakes, CA · 46 mi

894207a

Luning, NV · 48 mi

890137b

Goldfield, NV · 55 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89010

What planting zone is ZIP code 89010?

ZIP code 89010 (Dyer, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Dyer, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89010 is May 9; after June 1 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dyer 5s station.

When is the first frost in Dyer, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89010 is October 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 147 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89010?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 14 – Mar 28 and set transplants outside around May 16 – May 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89010 get?

About 5.4 inches of precipitation a year and 9 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dyer 5s station).

How hot do summers get in Dyer, NV?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 73 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89010 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cirac at the center of ZIP 89010: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 9.1 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Dyer, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89010 came on Mar 2 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 9), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Dyer, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89010 is 14 h 47 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89010 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89010 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.