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

Planting zone for 89017 — Hiko, NV

ZIP code 89017 (Hiko, Lincoln County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 20 and the first fall frost October 26.

Where ZIP 89017 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 20

First frostOct 26

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 Hiko, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 20median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 10only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 26median — 10% chance by Oct 11

Growing season188 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 3 and returns around November 6.

From the NOAA station Hiko, NV — 12 miles away, elevation 3,901 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 89017

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 30

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 4 – May 18

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 31 – Sep 14

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 12 – Nov 16

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 20) and first fall frost (Oct 26) 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 89017 came on Feb 21 — 29 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22).

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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 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.

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 Hiko, NV.

Soil in Hiko, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89017 is Logring — very gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureVery gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Logring-Rock outcrop 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 89017; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hiko, NV

Summer high95 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, December

Hot days88days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights113nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,881base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 46 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 33 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation7.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall2 inper year; 2 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: Hiko, NV (12 mi away); precipitation: Hiko, NV (12 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.

Indian Springs, NV · 80 mi

890238b

Mercury, NV · 81 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89017

What planting zone is ZIP code 89017?

ZIP code 89017 (Hiko, 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 Hiko, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89017 is April 20; after May 10 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hiko station.

When is the first frost in Hiko, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89017 is October 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 188 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89017?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 23 – Mar 9 and set transplants outside around Apr 27 – May 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89017 get?

About 7.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hiko station).

How hot do summers get in Hiko, NV?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in July, with about 88 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89017 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Logring at the center of ZIP 89017: very gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Hiko, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89017 came on Feb 21 in 2026, 29 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hiko, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89017 is 14 h 46 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.