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

Planting zone for 89446 — Winnemucca, NV

ZIP code 89446 (Winnemucca, Humboldt County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 31 and the first fall frost September 17.

Where ZIP 89446 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 31

First frostSep 17

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 Winnemucca, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 31median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 19only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 17median — 10% chance by Sep 3

Growing season108 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 13 and returns around September 29.

From the NOAA station Winnemucca Municipal Airport, NV — 7 miles away, elevation 4,295 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 89446

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 10

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 10 – May 24

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 3 – May 17

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 10 – May 24

LettuceSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 7 – Jun 21

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 14 – Jun 28

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 7 – Jun 21

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 7 – Jun 21

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 7 – Jun 21

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 23 – Aug 6

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 3 – Oct 8

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 31) and first fall frost (Sep 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 89446 came on Mar 11 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22).

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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 Winnemucca, NV.

Soil in Winnemucca, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89446 is Valmy — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine 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 matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

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

Map unit: Valmy fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 1/.

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 89446; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Winnemucca, NV

Summer high96 °Faverage high, July

Winter low19 °Faverage low, December

Hot days66days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights182nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,660base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 07 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 14 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

Snowfall22 inper year; 27 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: Winnemucca Municipal Airport, NV (7 mi away); precipitation: Winnemucca Municipal Airport, NV (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

894456b

Winnemucca, NV · 17 mi

Paradise Valley, NV · 45 mi

894256a

Orovada, NV · 54 mi

898206b

Battle Mountain, NV · 61 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Winnemucca → · Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89446

What planting zone is ZIP code 89446?

ZIP code 89446 (Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89446 is May 31; after June 19 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Winnemucca Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Winnemucca, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89446 is September 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 108 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89446?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 5 – Apr 19 and set transplants outside around Jun 7 – Jun 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89446 get?

About 8.3 inches of precipitation a year and 22 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Winnemucca Municipal Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Winnemucca, NV?

The average high peaks at 96 °F in July, with about 66 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89446 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Valmy at the center of ZIP 89446: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Winnemucca, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89446 came on Mar 11 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Winnemucca, NV?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 89446 is 15 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).