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

Planting zone for 89054 — Sloan, NV

ZIP code 89054 (Sloan, Clark County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is February 4 and the first fall frost December 5.

Where ZIP 89054 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 4

First frostDec 5

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 Sloan, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostFebruary 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsFebruary 27only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostDecember 5median — 10% chance by Nov 19

Growing season302 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 13 and returns around December 20.

From the NOAA station Las Vegas WFO, NV — 9 miles away, elevation 2,274 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 89054

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Dec 24 – Jan 7

SpinachSow outdoors · Dec 24 – Jan 14

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Nov 26 – Dec 10

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Jan 14 – Jan 28

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 7 – Jan 21

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28

LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 7 – Jan 21

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Jan 14 – Jan 28

TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 10 – Dec 24

TomatoesTransplant · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Nov 26 – Dec 10

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Feb 18 – Mar 4

BeansSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 10 – Oct 24

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 21 – Dec 26

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 4) and first fall frost (Dec 5) 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 89054 came on Feb 2 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4).

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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 Sloan, NV.

Soil in Sloan, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89054 is Nipton — extremely stony sandy loam, well drained.

TextureExtremely stony sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.4%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Nipton-Hiddensun-Haleburu 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 89054; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Sloan, NV

Summer high106 °Faverage high, July

Winter low37 °Faverage low, December

Hot days138days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights19nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days7,313base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 36 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 43 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation6.9 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: Las Vegas WFO, NV (9 mi away); precipitation: Henderson 9.8 Sw, NV (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89054

What planting zone is ZIP code 89054?

ZIP code 89054 (Sloan, 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 Sloan, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89054 is February 4; after February 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Las Vegas WFO station.

When is the first frost in Sloan, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89054 is December 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 302 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89054?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Dec 10 – Dec 24 and set transplants outside around Feb 11 – Feb 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89054 get?

About 6.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Henderson 9.8 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Sloan, NV?

The average high peaks at 106 °F in July, with about 138 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89054 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Nipton at the center of ZIP 89054: extremely stony sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Sloan, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89054 came on Feb 2 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Sloan, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89054 is 14 h 36 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.