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

Planting zone for 89024 — Mesquite, NV

ZIP code 89024 (Mesquite, Clark County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 16 and the first fall frost November 13.

Where ZIP 89024 is

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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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostMar 16

First frostNov 13

2012 zone8b

Was 8b 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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Mesquite, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 16median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 5only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 13median — 10% chance by Oct 29

Growing season238 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 26 and returns around November 23.

From the NOAA station Bunkerville, NV — 3 miles away, elevation 1,601 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 89024

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 23

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 18 – Oct 2

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 30 – Dec 4

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 16) and first fall frost (Nov 13) 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 89024 came on Jan 30 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1).

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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 9a in Nevada

541 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. 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 Mesquite, NV.

Soil in Mesquite, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89024 is Typic Torriorthents — very gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

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

pH8.5alkaline; 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: Typic Torriorthents-Badland 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 89024; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mesquite, NV

Summer high106 °Faverage high, July

Winter low29 °Faverage low, December

Hot days150days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights67nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days6,175base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 41 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 38 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation7.2 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: Bunkerville, NV (3 mi away); precipitation: Mesquite 1.5 S, NV (2 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.

Bunkerville, NV · 13 mi

864328b

Littlefield, AZ · 19 mi

890219a

Logandale, NV · 25 mi

847908b

Saint George, UT · 33 mi

847708b

Saint George, UT · 33 mi

847718b

Saint George, UT · 34 mi

All 3 ZIP codes in Mesquite → · Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89024

What planting zone is ZIP code 89024?

ZIP code 89024 (Mesquite, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Mesquite, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89024 is March 16; after April 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bunkerville station.

When is the first frost in Mesquite, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89024 is November 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 238 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89024?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 19 – Feb 2 and set transplants outside around Mar 23 – Apr 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89024 get?

About 7.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mesquite 1.5 S station).

How hot do summers get in Mesquite, NV?

The average high peaks at 106 °F in July, with about 150 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89024 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Typic Torriorthents at the center of ZIP 89024: very gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Mesquite, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89024 came on Jan 30 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mesquite, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89024 is 14 h 41 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89024 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89024 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.