Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 30, 2026

Planting zone for 89022 — Manhattan, NV

ZIP code 89022 (Manhattan, Nye County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 24 and the first fall frost September 28.

Where ZIP 89022 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostMay 24

First frostSep 28

2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Manhattan, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 24median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 13only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 28median — 10% chance by Sep 8

Growing season126 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 6 and returns around October 8.

From the NOAA station Smoky Valley - Carvers, NV — 20 miles away, elevation 5,647 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 89022

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 12 – May 3

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 3 – May 17

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 3 – May 17

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

TomatoesTransplant · May 31 – Jun 14

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 7 – Jun 21

BeansSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 3 – Aug 17

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 14 – Oct 19

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 24) and first fall frost (Sep 28) 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 89022 came on Mar 19 — 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 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 6b in Nevada

508 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 6b. 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 Manhattan, NV.

Soil in Manhattan, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89022 is Cropper — extremely stony loam, well drained.

TextureExtremely stony loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cropper-Graley 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 89022; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Manhattan, NV

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low16 °Faverage low, December

Hot days52days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights167nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,640base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 51 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 28 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation6.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall10 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Smoky Valley - Carvers, NV (20 mi away); precipitation: Smoky Valley - Carvers, NV (20 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

890456a

Round Mountain, NV · 25 mi

Silverpeak, NV · 63 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89022

What planting zone is ZIP code 89022?

ZIP code 89022 (Manhattan, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Manhattan, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89022 is May 24; after June 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Smoky Valley - Carvers station.

When is the first frost in Manhattan, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89022 is September 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 126 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89022?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 29 – Apr 12 and set transplants outside around May 31 – Jun 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89022 get?

About 6.4 inches of precipitation a year and 10 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Smoky Valley - Carvers station).

How hot do summers get in Manhattan, NV?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 52 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89022 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cropper at the center of ZIP 89022: extremely stony loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Manhattan, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89022 came on Mar 19 in 2026, 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 9), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Manhattan, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89022 is 14 h 51 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.