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

Planting zone for 89043 — Pioche, NV

ZIP code 89043 (Pioche, Lincoln County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 89043 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 2

First frostOct 17

2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Pioche, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 23only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Oct 3

Growing season166 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 19 and returns around October 28.

From the NOAA station Pioche, NV — 24 miles away, elevation 5,991 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 89043

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30

BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 89043 came on Mar 12 — 29 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 10).

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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 Pioche, NV.

Soil in Pioche, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89043 is Denpark — moderately decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureModerately decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH6.6neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter75%high

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Denpark-Notellumcreek-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 89043; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pioche, NV

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low9 °Faverage low, December

Hot days32days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights255nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,563base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 50 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 30 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation13.1 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: Spring Valley Sp, NV (20 mi away); precipitation: Spring Valley Sp, NV (20 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.

Newcastle, UT · 60 mi

847257a

Enterprise, UT · 61 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89043

What planting zone is ZIP code 89043?

ZIP code 89043 (Pioche, 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 Pioche, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89043 is May 2; after May 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pioche station.

When is the first frost in Pioche, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89043 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 166 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89043?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89043 get?

About 13.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Spring Valley Sp station).

How hot do summers get in Pioche, NV?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 32 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89043 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Denpark at the center of ZIP 89043: moderately decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 6.6 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Pioche, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89043 came on Mar 12 in 2026, 29 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 10), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Pioche, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89043 is 14 h 50 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89043 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89043 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.