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

Planting zone for 89013 — Goldfield, NV

ZIP code 89013 (Goldfield, Esmeralda County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 89013 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 27
First frostOct 22
2012 zone7b

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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Goldfield, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 27median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 7
Growing season174 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 12 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Goldfield, NV — 24 miles away, elevation 5,689 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 89013

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Apr 6
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
TomatoesTransplant · May 4 – May 18
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 11 – May 25
BeansSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 27) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 89013 came on Feb 17 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6).

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 7b in Nevada

521 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. 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 103

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 °Fbigtooth maple38 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −31 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 248

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 133

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 Goldfield, NV.

Soil in Goldfield, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89013 is Ardivey — 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 matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Ardivey-Downeyville-Leo 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 89013; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Goldfield, NV

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low22 °Faverage low, December
Hot days32days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights132nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,233base 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
Precipitation4.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 45 °F, low 23 °F 45°23° JanFebruary: average high 48 °F, low 25 °F 48°25° FebMarch: average high 56 °F, low 32 °F 56°32° MarApril: average high 63 °F, low 37 °F 63°37° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 45 °F 72°45° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 53 °F 83°53° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 62 °F 90°62° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 61 °F 88°61° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 52 °F 81°52° SepOctober: average high 67 °F, low 41 °F 67°41° OctNovember: average high 54 °F, low 30 °F 54°30° NovDecember: average high 43 °F, low 22 °F 43°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″January: 0.27 in precipitation 0.3 JanFebruary: 0.40 in precipitation 0.4 FebMarch: 0.50 in precipitation 0.5 MarApril: 0.47 in precipitation 0.5 AprMay: 0.32 in precipitation 0.3 MayJune: 0.24 in precipitation 0.2 JunJuly: 0.69 in precipitation 0.7 JulAugust: 0.41 in precipitation 0.4 AugSeptember: 0.24 in precipitation 0.2 SepOctober: 0.30 in precipitation 0.3 OctNovember: 0.27 in precipitation 0.3 NovDecember: 0.22 in precipitation 0.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Goldfield, NV (24 mi away); precipitation: Silverpeak, NV (32 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.

890477a
Silverpeak, NV · 34 mi
890038a
Beatty, NV · 40 mi
890107a
Dyer, NV · 55 mi
935158a
Bishop, CA · 62 mi
935147a
Bishop, CA · 62 mi
935137a
Big Pine, CA · 63 mi
935268a
Independence, CA · 65 mi
935458a
Lone Pine, CA · 67 mi

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Questions about 89013

What planting zone is ZIP code 89013?

ZIP code 89013 (Goldfield, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Goldfield, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89013 is April 27; after May 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Goldfield station.

When is the first frost in Goldfield, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89013 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 174 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89013?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 2 – Mar 16 and set transplants outside around May 4 – May 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89013 get?

About 4.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Silverpeak station).

How hot do summers get in Goldfield, NV?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 32 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89013 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Ardivey at the center of ZIP 89013: very gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Goldfield, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89013 came on Feb 17 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Goldfield, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89013 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.