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

Planting zone for 89444 — Wellington, NV

ZIP code 89444 (Wellington, Lyon County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost October 6.

Where ZIP 89444 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 12

First frostOct 6

2012 zone7a

Was 7a on the 2012 map — half a zone colder now. 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 Wellington, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 12median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 7only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 6median — 10% chance by Sep 20

Growing season145 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 24 and returns around October 18.

From the NOAA station Topaz Lake, NV — 7 miles away, elevation 5,292 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 89444

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 21

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

TomatoesTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9

BeansSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 11 – Aug 25

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 22 – Oct 27

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 12) and first fall frost (Oct 6) 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 89444 came on Mar 9 — 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15).

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Mar 152026
Mar 9

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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 Wellington, NV.

Soil in Wellington, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89444 is Devada — very cobbly loam, well drained.

TextureVery cobbly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Devada-Rock outcrop 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 89444; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Wellington, NV

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July

Winter low22 °Faverage low, January

Hot days57days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights154nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,776base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 53 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 27 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation5.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall18 inper year; 16 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: Topaz Lake, NV (7 mi away); precipitation: Topaz Lake, NV (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

894306b

Smith, NV · 5 mi

894107a

Gardnerville, NV · 10 mi

961337a

Topaz, CA · 11 mi

894477a

Yerington, NV · 16 mi

961076b

Coleville, CA · 25 mi

894606b

Gardnerville, NV · 25 mi

894236b

Minden, NV · 26 mi

961206b

Markleeville, CA · 26 mi

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Questions about 89444

What planting zone is ZIP code 89444?

ZIP code 89444 (Wellington, 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 Wellington, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89444 is May 12; after June 7 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Topaz Lake station.

When is the first frost in Wellington, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89444 is October 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 145 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89444?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 17 – Mar 31 and set transplants outside around May 19 – Jun 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89444 get?

About 5.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Topaz Lake station).

How hot do summers get in Wellington, NV?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 57 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89444 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Devada at the center of ZIP 89444: very cobbly loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Wellington, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89444 came on Mar 9 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Wellington, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89444 is 14 h 53 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89444 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89444 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.