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

Planting zone for 89419 — Lovelock, NV

ZIP code 89419 (Lovelock, Pershing County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 19 and the first fall frost September 24.

Where ZIP 89419 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 19

First frostSep 24

2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Lovelock, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 19median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 9only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 24median — 10% chance by Sep 9

Growing season125 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 4 and returns around October 4.

From the NOAA station Rye Patch Dam, NV — 9 miles away, elevation 4,134 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 89419

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 28

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7

TomatoesTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 2 – Jun 16

BeansSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 30 – Aug 13

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 10 – Oct 15

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 19) and first fall frost (Sep 24) 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 89419 came on Mar 8 — 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21).

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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 6b in Nevada

508 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. 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 Lovelock, NV.

Soil in Lovelock, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89419 is Weso — 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 matter0.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigated and reclaimed of excess salts and sodiumUSDA classification

Map unit: Weso very fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 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 89419; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lovelock, NV

Summer high95 °Faverage high, July

Winter low18 °Faverage low, December

Hot days78days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights177nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,745base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 03 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 17 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation8.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall3 inper year; 2 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: Rye Patch Dam, NV (9 mi away); precipitation: Rye Patch Dam, NV (9 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.

894186b

Imlay, NV · 21 mi

894466b

Winnemucca, NV · 41 mi

894456b

Winnemucca, NV · 56 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89419

What planting zone is ZIP code 89419?

ZIP code 89419 (Lovelock, 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 Lovelock, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89419 is May 19; after June 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rye Patch Dam station.

When is the first frost in Lovelock, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89419 is September 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 125 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89419?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 24 – Apr 7 and set transplants outside around May 26 – Jun 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89419 get?

About 8.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rye Patch Dam station).

How hot do summers get in Lovelock, 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 89419 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Weso at the center of ZIP 89419: very fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Lovelock, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89419 came on Mar 8 in 2026, 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lovelock, NV?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 89419 is 15 h 03 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).