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

Planting zone for 89406 — Fallon, NV

ZIP code 89406 (Fallon, Churchill County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is June 11 and the first fall frost September 12.

Where ZIP 89406 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostJun 11

First frostSep 12

2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Fallon, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 11median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 29only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 12median — 10% chance by Aug 27

Growing season92 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 28 and returns around September 24.

From the NOAA station Middlegate-Clifford, NV — 6 miles away, elevation 4,600 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 89406

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 21

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 21 – Jun 4

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 14 – May 28

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

LettuceSow outdoors · May 14 – May 28

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 18 – Jul 2

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 25 – Jul 9

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 18 – Jul 2

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 18 – Jul 2

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 18 – Jul 2

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 18 – Aug 1

GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 29 – Oct 3

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 11) and first fall frost (Sep 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 89406 came on Mar 10 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29).

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Mar 292026
Mar 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 7a in Nevada

520 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Fallon, NV.

Soil in Fallon, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89406 is Jung — very gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureVery gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.2neutral; 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: Jung-Old Camp-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 89406; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Fallon, NV

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July

Winter low15 °Faverage low, December

Hot days57days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights204nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,291base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 57 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 23 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation5.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall4 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Middlegate-Clifford, NV (6 mi away); precipitation: Middlegate-Clifford, NV (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Round Mountain, NV · 57 mi

All 3 ZIP codes in Fallon → · Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89406

What planting zone is ZIP code 89406?

ZIP code 89406 (Fallon, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Fallon, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89406 is June 11; after June 29 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Middlegate-Clifford station.

When is the first frost in Fallon, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89406 is September 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 92 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89406?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 16 – Apr 30 and set transplants outside around Jun 18 – Jul 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89406 get?

About 5.8 inches of precipitation a year and 4 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Middlegate-Clifford station).

How hot do summers get in Fallon, NV?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 57 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89406 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Jung at the center of ZIP 89406: very gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Fallon, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89406 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Fallon, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89406 is 14 h 57 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.