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

Planting zone for 89314 — Duckwater, NV

ZIP code 89314 (Duckwater, White Pine County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 30 and the first fall frost October 12.

Where ZIP 89314 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F
Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C
Last frostApr 30
First frostOct 12
2012 zone6a

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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Duckwater, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 30median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 12median — 10% chance by Sep 29
Growing season162 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 17 and returns around October 21.

From the NOAA station Blue Eagle Rch - Currant 12ssw, NV — 24 miles away, elevation 4,679 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 89314

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 9
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
TomatoesTransplant · May 7 – May 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 14 – May 28
BeansSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 17 – Aug 31
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 28 – Nov 2
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 30) and first fall frost (Oct 12) 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 89314 came on Mar 7 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26).

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).

Soil in Duckwater, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89314 is Hardhat — gravelly sandy loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly 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 matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hardhat-Stargo-Yomba-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 89314; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Duckwater, NV

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low17 °Faverage low, January
Hot days68days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights148nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,320base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 54 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 26 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation15.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 41 °F, low 17 °F 41°17° JanFebruary: average high 49 °F, low 24 °F 49°24° FebMarch: average high 59 °F, low 30 °F 59°30° MarApril: average high 66 °F, low 36 °F 66°36° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 45 °F 76°45° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 53 °F 87°53° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 59 °F 94°59° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 57 °F 92°57° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 48 °F 84°48° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 37 °F 71°37° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 25 °F 55°25° NovDecember: average high 41 °F, low 17 °F 41°17° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″January: 1.54 in precipitation 1.5 JanFebruary: 1.45 in precipitation 1.4 FebMarch: 1.54 in precipitation 1.5 MarApril: 2.13 in precipitation 2.1 AprMay: 1.63 in precipitation 1.6 MayJune: 0.62 in precipitation 0.6 JunJuly: 0.93 in precipitation 0.9 JulAugust: 0.82 in precipitation 0.8 AugSeptember: 1.09 in precipitation 1.1 SepOctober: 1.46 in precipitation 1.5 OctNovember: 1.02 in precipitation 1.0 NovDecember: 1.25 in precipitation 1.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Blue Eagle Rch - Currant 12ssw, NV (24 mi away); precipitation: Corduroy Flat, NV (16 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.

893176a
Lund, NV · 34 mi
893155a
Ely, NV · 48 mi
890496b
Tonopah, NV · 52 mi
893165b
Eureka, NV · 59 mi
893186a
Mc Gill, NV · 59 mi
893015b
Ely, NV · 66 mi
890436b
Pioche, NV · 78 mi
890177b
Hiko, NV · 82 mi

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Questions about 89314

What planting zone is ZIP code 89314?

ZIP code 89314 (Duckwater, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Duckwater, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89314 is April 30; after May 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Blue Eagle Rch - Currant 12ssw station.

When is the first frost in Duckwater, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89314 is October 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 162 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89314?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 5 – Mar 19 and set transplants outside around May 7 – May 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89314 get?

About 15.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Corduroy Flat station).

How hot do summers get in Duckwater, NV?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 68 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89314 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hardhat at the center of ZIP 89314: gravelly sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Duckwater, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89314 came on Mar 7 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Duckwater, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89314 is 14 h 54 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.