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

Planting zone for 89429 — Silver Springs, NV

ZIP code 89429 (Silver Springs, Lyon County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 89429 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 frostApr 18
First frostOct 25
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 Silver Springs, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 18median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 11
Growing season188 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 2 and returns around November 4.

From the NOAA station Lahontan Dam, NV — 14 miles away, elevation 4,167 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 89429

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 28
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 2 – May 16
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 30 – Sep 13
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 11 – Nov 15
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 18) and first fall frost (Oct 25) 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 89429 came on Mar 1 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 12).

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 Silver Springs, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89429 is Singatse — very gravelly loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureVery gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables
pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Singatse-Theon 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 89429; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Silver Springs, NV

Summer high96 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, December
Hot days82days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights111nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,017base 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
Precipitation6.2 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 25 °F 47°25° JanFebruary: average high 53 °F, low 28 °F 53°28° FebMarch: average high 61 °F, low 34 °F 61°34° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 40 °F 67°40° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 48 °F 76°48° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 57 °F 87°57° JunJuly: average high 96 °F, low 66 °F 96°66° JulAugust: average high 94 °F, low 64 °F 94°64° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 54 °F 86°54° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 42 °F 72°42° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 31 °F 57°31° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 24 °F 46°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″January: 0.78 in precipitation 0.8 JanFebruary: 0.73 in precipitation 0.7 FebMarch: 0.69 in precipitation 0.7 MarApril: 0.36 in precipitation 0.4 AprMay: 0.67 in precipitation 0.7 MayJune: 0.45 in precipitation 0.5 JunJuly: 0.27 in precipitation 0.3 JulAugust: 0.31 in precipitation 0.3 AugSeptember: 0.18 in precipitation 0.2 SepOctober: 0.57 in precipitation 0.6 OctNovember: 0.43 in precipitation 0.4 NovDecember: 0.78 in precipitation 0.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lahontan Dam, NV (14 mi away); precipitation: Silver Springs 6.6 Ssw, NV (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

894037a
Dayton, NV · 14 mi
894377b
Sparks, NV · 15 mi
894347b
Sparks, NV · 19 mi
894287b
Silver City, NV · 21 mi
894407a
Virginia City, NV · 21 mi
895217a
Reno, NV · 22 mi
894427a
Wadsworth, NV · 24 mi
897067b
Carson City, NV · 25 mi

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Questions about 89429

What planting zone is ZIP code 89429?

ZIP code 89429 (Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89429 is April 18; after May 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lahontan Dam station.

When is the first frost in Silver Springs, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89429 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 188 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89429?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 21 – Mar 7 and set transplants outside around Apr 25 – May 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89429 get?

About 6.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Silver Springs 6.6 Ssw station).

How hot do summers get in Silver Springs, NV?

The average high peaks at 96 °F in July, with about 82 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89429 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Singatse at the center of ZIP 89429: very gravelly loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Silver Springs, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89429 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Silver Springs, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89429 is 14 h 57 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.