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

Planting zone for 89025 — Moapa, NV

ZIP code 89025 (Moapa, Clark County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is February 26 and the first fall frost November 22.

Where ZIP 89025 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F
Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C
Last frostFeb 26
First frostNov 22
2012 zone9a

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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Moapa, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 22median — 10% chance by Nov 9
Growing season268 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 5 and returns around December 2.

From the NOAA station Overton, NV — 20 miles away, elevation 1,250 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 89025

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 15 – Feb 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 18 – Jan 1
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 5 – Feb 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 18 – Jan 1
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 27 – Oct 11
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 8 – Dec 13
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 26) and first fall frost (Nov 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 89025 came on Jan 28 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1).

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 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.

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 111

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 °Fbig saltbush10 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to 7 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 255

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 136

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 Moapa, NV.

Soil in Moapa, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89025 is St. Thomas — cobbly loam, well drained.

TextureCobbly loama good balance for most vegetables
pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rock land-St. Thomas association, very steep.

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 89025; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Moapa, NV

Summer high109 °Faverage high, July
Winter low32 °Faverage low, December
Hot days160days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights42nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days7,159base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 40 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 39 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation6.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°120°32 °FJanuary: average high 62 °F, low 33 °F 62°33° JanFebruary: average high 67 °F, low 38 °F 67°38° FebMarch: average high 75 °F, low 44 °F 75°44° MarApril: average high 83 °F, low 50 °F 83°50° AprMay: average high 93 °F, low 59 °F 93°59° MayJune: average high 104 °F, low 68 °F 104°68° JunJuly: average high 109 °F, low 75 °F 109°75° JulAugust: average high 107 °F, low 73 °F 107°73° AugSeptember: average high 100 °F, low 65 °F 100°65° SepOctober: average high 86 °F, low 52 °F 86°52° OctNovember: average high 71 °F, low 40 °F 71°40° NovDecember: average high 61 °F, low 32 °F 61°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″January: 0.84 in precipitation 0.8 JanFebruary: 1.35 in precipitation 1.4 FebMarch: 0.61 in precipitation 0.6 MarApril: 0.29 in precipitation 0.3 AprMay: 0.19 in precipitation 0.2 MayJune: 0.09 in precipitation 0.1 JunJuly: 0.44 in precipitation 0.4 JulAugust: 0.47 in precipitation 0.5 AugSeptember: 0.50 in precipitation 0.5 SepOctober: 0.59 in precipitation 0.6 OctNovember: 0.46 in precipitation 0.5 NovDecember: 0.69 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Overton, NV (20 mi away); precipitation: Moapa 7.2 Wnw, NV (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

890679a
Moapa, NV · 7 mi
889019a
The Lakes, NV · 25 mi
890409b
Overton, NV · 27 mi
891159a
Las Vegas, NV · 33 mi
890869a
North Las Vegas, NV · 33 mi
890849a
North Las Vegas, NV · 34 mi
890819b
North Las Vegas, NV · 34 mi
890859a
North Las Vegas, NV · 34 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Moapa → · Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89025

What planting zone is ZIP code 89025?

ZIP code 89025 (Moapa, 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 Moapa, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89025 is February 26; after March 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overton station.

When is the first frost in Moapa, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89025 is November 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 268 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89025?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 1 – Jan 15 and set transplants outside around Mar 5 – Mar 19, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89025 get?

About 6.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moapa 7.2 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Moapa, NV?

The average high peaks at 109 °F in July, with about 160 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89025 have?

The USDA soil survey maps St. Thomas at the center of ZIP 89025: cobbly loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Moapa, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89025 came on Jan 28 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Moapa, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89025 is 14 h 40 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.