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

Planting zone for 89412 — Gerlach, NV

ZIP code 89412 (Gerlach, Washoe County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is June 14 and the first fall frost September 18.

Where ZIP 89412 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 14

First frostSep 18

2012 zone5b

Was 5b on the 2012 map — 1.5 zones warmer now. 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 Gerlach, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 14median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJuly 3only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 18median — 10% chance by Aug 31

Growing season94 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 30 and returns around October 1.

From the NOAA station Jess Valley, CA — 32 miles away, elevation 5,401 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 89412

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

SpinachSow outdoors · May 3 – May 24

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 24 – Jun 7

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 17 – May 31

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7

LettuceSow outdoors · May 17 – May 31

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 19 – May 3

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 21 – Jul 5

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 28 – Jul 12

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 21 – Jul 5

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 21 – Jul 5

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 21 – Jul 5

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 14) 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 89412 came on Mar 17 — 32 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18).

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Apr 182026
Mar 17

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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 Gerlach, NV.

Soil in Gerlach, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89412 is Cavin — very gravelly ashy sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery gravelly ashy sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cavin-Nutzan-Tusune 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 89412; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gerlach, NV

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July

Winter low20 °Faverage low, December

Hot days15days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights195nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,591base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 08 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 12 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation18.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall82 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Jess Valley, CA (32 mi away); precipitation: Jess Valley, CA (32 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.

961106b

Eagleville, CA · 23 mi

961046b

Cedarville, CA · 32 mi

961236b

Ravendale, CA · 37 mi

961166b

Likely, CA · 40 mi

961156b

Lake City, CA · 44 mi

894057a

Empire, NV · 48 mi

961176b

Litchfield, CA · 49 mi

961367a

Wendel, CA · 57 mi

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Questions about 89412

What planting zone is ZIP code 89412?

ZIP code 89412 (Gerlach, 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 Gerlach, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89412 is June 14; after July 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jess Valley station.

When is the first frost in Gerlach, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89412 is September 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 94 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89412?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 19 – May 3 and set transplants outside around Jun 21 – Jul 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89412 get?

About 18.9 inches of precipitation a year and 82 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jess Valley station).

How hot do summers get in Gerlach, NV?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 15 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89412 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cavin at the center of ZIP 89412: very gravelly ashy sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Gerlach, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89412 came on Mar 17 in 2026, 32 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gerlach, NV?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 89412 is 15 h 08 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 89412 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89412 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.