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

Planting zone for 89042 — Panaca, NV

ZIP code 89042 (Panaca, Lincoln County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 15 and the first fall frost October 4.

Where ZIP 89042 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostMay 15

First frostOct 4

2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Panaca, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 15median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 3only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 4median — 10% chance by Sep 22

Growing season142 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 28 and returns around October 15.

From the NOAA station Cathedral Gorge Sp, NV — 2 miles away, elevation 4,830 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 89042

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 24

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

TomatoesTransplant · May 22 – Jun 5

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 29 – Jun 12

BeansSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 9 – Aug 23

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 20 – Oct 25

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 15) and first fall frost (Oct 4) 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 89042 came on Mar 1 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17).

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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 7a in Nevada

520 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Panaca, NV.

Soil in Panaca, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89042 is Heist — gravelly ashy sandy loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly ashy 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 matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigated and reclaimed of excess salts and sodiumUSDA classification

Map unit: Heist gravelly ashy sandy loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes.

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 89042; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Panaca, NV

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July

Winter low17 °Faverage low, December

Hot days68days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights177nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,928base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 47 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

Precipitation11.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall12 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cathedral Gorge Sp, NV (2 mi away); precipitation: Cathedral Gorge Sp, NV (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Enterprise, UT · 36 mi

890088b

Caliente, NV · 36 mi

847658a

Santa Clara, UT · 37 mi

847565b

Newcastle, UT · 44 mi

847338a

Gunlock, UT · 46 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89042

What planting zone is ZIP code 89042?

ZIP code 89042 (Panaca, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Panaca, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89042 is May 15; after June 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cathedral Gorge Sp station.

When is the first frost in Panaca, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89042 is October 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 142 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89042?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 20 – Apr 3 and set transplants outside around May 22 – Jun 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89042 get?

About 11.2 inches of precipitation a year and 12 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cathedral Gorge Sp station).

How hot do summers get in Panaca, NV?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 68 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89042 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Heist at the center of ZIP 89042: gravelly ashy sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Panaca, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89042 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Panaca, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89042 is 14 h 47 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89042 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89042 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.