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

Planting zone for 89437 — Sparks, NV

ZIP code 89437 (Sparks, Washoe County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost October 10.

Where ZIP 89437 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostMay 1

First frostOct 10

2012 zone—

The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Sparks, 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 25only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 29

Growing season160 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 16 and returns around October 23.

From the NOAA station Sparks, NV — 14 miles away, elevation 4,357 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 89437

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 15 – Aug 29

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 26 – Oct 31

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 1) and first fall frost (Oct 10) 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 89437 came on Mar 10 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18).

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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 7b in Nevada

521 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 7b. 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 Sparks, NV.

Soil in Sparks, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89437 is Doorkiss — very gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureVery gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.4slightly alkaline; 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: Doorkiss-Ister-Ceejay 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 89437; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Sparks, NV

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, January

Hot days59days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights141nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,956base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 58 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

Precipitation9.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Sparks, NV (14 mi away); precipitation: Sparks 1.7 E, NV (13 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.

Silver Springs, NV · 15 mi

895027b

Reno, NV · 15 mi

894427a

Wadsworth, NV · 15 mi

All 7 ZIP codes in Sparks → · Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89437

What planting zone is ZIP code 89437?

ZIP code 89437 (Sparks, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Sparks, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89437 is May 1; after May 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sparks station.

When is the first frost in Sparks, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89437 is October 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 160 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89437?

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 89437 get?

About 9.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sparks 1.7 E station).

How hot do summers get in Sparks, NV?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 59 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89437 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Doorkiss at the center of ZIP 89437: very gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 7.4 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Sparks, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89437 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Sparks, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89437 is 14 h 58 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.