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

Planting zone for 89451 — Incline Village, NV

ZIP code 89451 (Incline Village, Washoe County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 17 and the first fall frost October 13.

Where ZIP 89451 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 17
First frostOct 13
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 Incline Village, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 17median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 4only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 13median — 10% chance by Sep 30
Growing season148 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Incline Village, NV — within 1 mile, elevation 6,355 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 89451

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 26
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
TomatoesTransplant · May 24 – Jun 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 31 – Jun 14
BeansSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 18 – Sep 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 29 – Nov 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 17) and first fall frost (Oct 13) 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 89451 came on Mar 18 — 32 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 19).

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 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.

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 97

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 246

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 129

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 Incline Village, NV.

Soil in Incline Village, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89451 is Inville — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter80%high
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Inville gravelly coarse sandy loam, 9 to 15 percent slopes, stony.

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 89451; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Incline Village, NV

Summer high76 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights151nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,370base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 56 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 24 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation54.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 41 °F, low 24 °F 41°24° JanFebruary: average high 42 °F, low 25 °F 42°25° FebMarch: average high 45 °F, low 27 °F 45°27° MarApril: average high 50 °F, low 31 °F 50°31° AprMay: average high 59 °F, low 37 °F 59°37° MayJune: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° JunJuly: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° JulAugust: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° AugSeptember: average high 71 °F, low 45 °F 71°45° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 36 °F 59°36° OctNovember: average high 50 °F, low 30 °F 50°30° NovDecember: average high 41 °F, low 25 °F 41°25° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″10″January: 9.58 in precipitation 9.6 JanFebruary: 9.35 in precipitation 9.3 FebMarch: 8.15 in precipitation 8.2 MarApril: 4.21 in precipitation 4.2 AprMay: 2.65 in precipitation 2.6 MayJune: 1.16 in precipitation 1.2 JunJuly: 0.32 in precipitation 0.3 JulAugust: 0.27 in precipitation 0.3 AugSeptember: 0.47 in precipitation 0.5 SepOctober: 2.88 in precipitation 2.9 OctNovember: 5.23 in precipitation 5.2 NovDecember: 10.27 in precipitation 10.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Incline Village, NV (within 1 mile); precipitation: Mt Rose Ski Area, NV (4 mi away). 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.

894527a
Incline Village, NV · <1 mi
894507a
Incline Village, NV · 2 mi
894027a
Crystal Bay, NV · 4 mi
961436b
Kings Beach, CA · 4 mi
961487a
Tahoe Vista, CA · 6 mi
956049b
Auburn, CA · 7 mi
961407a
Carnelian Bay, CA · 8 mi
897047a
Washoe Valley, NV · 8 mi

All 3 ZIP codes in Incline Village → · Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89451

What planting zone is ZIP code 89451?

ZIP code 89451 (Incline Village, 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 Incline Village, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89451 is May 17; after June 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Incline Village station.

When is the first frost in Incline Village, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89451 is October 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 148 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89451?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 22 – Apr 5 and set transplants outside around May 24 – Jun 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89451 get?

About 54.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mt Rose Ski Area station).

How hot do summers get in Incline Village, NV?

The average high peaks at 76 °F in July, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89451 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Inville at the center of ZIP 89451: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

Did spring come early in Incline Village, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89451 came on Mar 18 in 2026, 32 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Incline Village, NV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 89451 is 14 h 56 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 89451 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89451 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.