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

Planting zone for 89409 — Gabbs, NV

ZIP code 89409 (Gabbs, Nye County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 89409 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F
Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C
Last frostMay 1
First frostOct 22
2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Gabbs, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 1median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 7
Growing season170 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 16 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Gabbs 1ne, NV — 10 miles away, elevation 4,695 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 89409

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
TomatoesTransplant · May 8 – May 22
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 15 – May 29
BeansSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 1) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 89409 came on Mar 10 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17).

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 Gabbs, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89409 is Unsel — gravelly fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly 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 matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Unsel, moist-Geer 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 89409; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gabbs, NV

Summer high95 °Faverage high, July
Winter low22 °Faverage low, January
Hot days78days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights134nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,287base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 53 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 27 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation7.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 47 °F, low 22 °F 47°22° JanFebruary: average high 52 °F, low 25 °F 52°25° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 29 °F 60°29° MarApril: average high 66 °F, low 35 °F 66°35° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 42 °F 75°42° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 49 °F 87°49° JunJuly: average high 95 °F, low 58 °F 95°58° JulAugust: average high 93 °F, low 57 °F 93°57° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 50 °F 85°50° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 39 °F 71°39° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 29 °F 57°29° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 22 °F 46°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″January: 0.74 in precipitation 0.7 JanFebruary: 0.59 in precipitation 0.6 FebMarch: 0.95 in precipitation 0.9 MarApril: 0.82 in precipitation 0.8 AprMay: 1.03 in precipitation 1.0 MayJune: 0.38 in precipitation 0.4 JunJuly: 0.43 in precipitation 0.4 JulAugust: 0.26 in precipitation 0.3 AugSeptember: 0.35 in precipitation 0.3 SepOctober: 0.62 in precipitation 0.6 OctNovember: 0.42 in precipitation 0.4 NovDecember: 0.52 in precipitation 0.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Gabbs 1ne, NV (10 mi away); precipitation: Gabbs 1ne, NV (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

894207a
Luning, NV · 20 mi
894227a
Mina, NV · 24 mi
894277a
Schurz, NV · 39 mi
894067a
Fallon, NV · 44 mi
894967a
Fallon, NV · 47 mi
890456a
Round Mountain, NV · 47 mi
890226b
Manhattan, NV · 52 mi
890107a
Dyer, NV · 63 mi

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Questions about 89409

What planting zone is ZIP code 89409?

ZIP code 89409 (Gabbs, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Gabbs, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89409 is May 1; after May 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gabbs 1ne station.

When is the first frost in Gabbs, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89409 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 170 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89409?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 6 – Mar 20 and set transplants outside around May 8 – May 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89409 get?

About 7.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gabbs 1ne station).

How hot do summers get in Gabbs, NV?

The average high peaks at 95 °F in July, with about 78 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89409 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Unsel at the center of ZIP 89409: gravelly fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Gabbs, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89409 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gabbs, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89409 is 14 h 53 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89409 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89409 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.