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

Planting zone for 89315 — Ely, NV

ZIP code 89315 (Ely, White Pine County) is in USDA zone 5a: the coldest winter night averages −20 to −15 °F. The median last spring frost is June 12 and the first fall frost September 13.

Where ZIP 89315 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.

Zone5a−20 to −15 °F

Coldest night−28.9 to −26.1 °C

Last frostJun 12

First frostSep 13

2012 zone5a

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 5a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Ely, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 12median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 28only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 13median — 10% chance by Aug 31

Growing season91 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 31 and returns around September 23.

From the NOAA station Ely Yelland Field Airport, NV — 7 miles away, elevation 6,263 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 89315

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15

SpinachSow outdoors · May 1 – May 22

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 22 – Jun 5

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 15 – May 29

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5

LettuceSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 17 – May 1

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 19 – Jul 3

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 26 – Jul 10

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 19 – Jul 3

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 19 – Jul 3

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 19 – Jul 3

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 19 – Aug 2

GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 30 – Oct 4

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 12) and first fall frost (Sep 13) 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 89315 came on Mar 22 — 24 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 15).

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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 5a in Nevada

455 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 5a. 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 Ely, NV.

Soil in Ely, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89315 is Palinor — very gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureVery gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Palinor very gravelly loam, 2 to 15 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 89315; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Ely, NV

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low12 °Faverage low, January

Hot days29days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights215nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,951base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 56 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 24 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation22 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: Ely Yelland Field Airport, NV (7 mi away); precipitation: Defiance Mines, NV (7 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.

Duckwater, NV · 48 mi

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

Questions about 89315

What planting zone is ZIP code 89315?

ZIP code 89315 (Ely, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 5a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −20 to −15 °F (−28.9 to −26.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Ely, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89315 is June 12; after June 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ely Yelland Field Airport station.

When is the first frost in Ely, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89315 is September 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 91 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89315?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 17 – May 1 and set transplants outside around Jun 19 – Jul 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89315 get?

About 22 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Defiance Mines station).

How hot do summers get in Ely, NV?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 29 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89315 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Palinor at the center of ZIP 89315: very gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Ely, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89315 came on Mar 22 in 2026, 24 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Ely, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89315 is 14 h 56 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.