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

Planting zone for 89317 — Lund, NV

ZIP code 89317 (Lund, White Pine County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is June 5 and the first fall frost September 18.

Where ZIP 89317 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 frostJun 5

First frostSep 18

2012 zone6b

Was 6b on the 2012 map — half a zone colder now. 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 Lund, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 5median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 22only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 18median — 10% chance by Sep 4

Growing season104 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 20 and returns around September 29.

From the NOAA station Lund, NV — 2 miles away, elevation 5,545 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 89317

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 15

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 15 – May 29

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 8 – May 22

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 15 – May 29

LettuceSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 19 – Jul 3

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 24 – Aug 7

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 4 – Oct 9

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 5) and first fall frost (Sep 18) 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 89317 came on Mar 16 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 31).

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Mar 16

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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 6a in Nevada

504 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. 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 Lund, NV.

Soil in Lund, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89317 is Broyles — very fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery fine 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 classPrime farmland if irrigated and reclaimed of excess salts and sodiumUSDA classification

Map unit: Broyles-Kunzler-Heist 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 89317; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lund, NV

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low13 °Faverage low, December

Hot days29days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights196nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,946base 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

Precipitation9.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall22 inper year; 25 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

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

Nearby ZIP codes

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

893155a

Ely, NV · 21 mi

893146a

Duckwater, NV · 34 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89317

What planting zone is ZIP code 89317?

ZIP code 89317 (Lund, 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 Lund, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89317 is June 5; after June 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lund station.

When is the first frost in Lund, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89317 is September 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 104 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89317?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 10 – Apr 24 and set transplants outside around Jun 12 – Jun 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89317 get?

About 9.5 inches of precipitation a year and 22 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lund station).

How hot do summers get in Lund, NV?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 29 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89317 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Broyles at the center of ZIP 89317: very fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Lund, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89317 came on Mar 16 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lund, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89317 is 14 h 54 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89317 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89317 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.