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

Planting zone for 89439 — Verdi, NV

ZIP code 89439 (Verdi, Washoe County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 9 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 89439 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 frostMay 9
First frostOct 17
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 Verdi, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 9median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 2only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Oct 1
Growing season156 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 24 and returns around October 31.

From the NOAA station Verdi 2w, CA — 2 miles away, elevation 5,430 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 89439

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
TomatoesTransplant · May 16 – May 30
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 23 – Jun 6
BeansSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 9) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 89439 came on Mar 9 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28).

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).

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.

Trees 29

Arizona cypress50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fboxelder60 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FCalifornia red fir150 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FDouglas-fir200 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 103

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Falpine laurel1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −28 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °FApache plume6 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −23 °Fbig sagebrush4 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −43 °Fbigtooth maple38 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −31 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 248

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 132

Alaska oniongrass3 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Fanalogue sedge1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Farctic bluegrass2 ft · high shade tolerance · to −62 °F

Vines 1

western white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

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 Verdi, NV.

Soil in Verdi, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89439 is Oest — bouldery sandy loam, well drained.

TextureBouldery sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Oest bouldery sandy loam, 2 to 8 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 89439; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Verdi, NV

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, December
Hot days18days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights136nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,167base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 58 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 22 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation19.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 42 °F, low 24 °F 42°24° JanFebruary: average high 45 °F, low 26 °F 45°26° FebMarch: average high 51 °F, low 30 °F 51°30° MarApril: average high 56 °F, low 33 °F 56°33° AprMay: average high 65 °F, low 40 °F 65°40° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 47 °F 75°47° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 53 °F 85°53° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 52 °F 84°52° AugSeptember: average high 77 °F, low 47 °F 77°47° SepOctober: average high 64 °F, low 38 °F 64°38° OctNovember: average high 52 °F, low 30 °F 52°30° NovDecember: average high 42 °F, low 23 °F 42°23° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 3.57 in precipitation 3.6 JanFebruary: 3.33 in precipitation 3.3 FebMarch: 2.30 in precipitation 2.3 MarApril: 0.96 in precipitation 1.0 AprMay: 1.11 in precipitation 1.1 MayJune: 0.53 in precipitation 0.5 JunJuly: 0.39 in precipitation 0.4 JulAugust: 0.36 in precipitation 0.4 AugSeptember: 0.42 in precipitation 0.4 SepOctober: 1.15 in precipitation 1.1 OctNovember: 1.97 in precipitation 2.0 NovDecember: 3.60 in precipitation 3.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Verdi 2w, CA (2 mi away); precipitation: Reno 9.0 W, NV (within 1 mile). 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.

895237a
Reno, NV · 4 mi
895337b
Reno, NV · 5 mi
961116b
Floriston, CA · 8 mi
895197b
Reno, NV · 8 mi
895037b
Reno, NV · 8 mi
895057b
Reno, NV · 8 mi
895097b
Reno, NV · 9 mi
895116b
Reno, NV · 9 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89439

What planting zone is ZIP code 89439?

ZIP code 89439 (Verdi, 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 Verdi, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89439 is May 9; after June 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Verdi 2w station.

When is the first frost in Verdi, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89439 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 156 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89439?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 14 – Mar 28 and set transplants outside around May 16 – May 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89439 get?

About 19.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Reno 9.0 W station).

How hot do summers get in Verdi, NV?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 18 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89439 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Oest at the center of ZIP 89439: bouldery sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Verdi, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89439 came on Mar 9 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Verdi, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89439 is 14 h 58 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.