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

Planting zone for 89815 — Spring Creek, NV

ZIP code 89815 (Spring Creek, Elko County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is June 16 and the first fall frost September 13.

Where ZIP 89815 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.

Zone5b−15 to −10 °F
Coldest night−26.1 to −23.3 °C
Last frostJun 16
First frostSep 13
2012 zone5b

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 5b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Spring Creek, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostJune 16median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 13median — 10% chance by Aug 28
Growing season89 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 31 and returns around September 25.

From the NOAA station Jiggs 2ne, NV — 9 miles away, elevation 5,643 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 89815

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19
SpinachSow outdoors · May 5 – May 26
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9
Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9
LettuceSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9
TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 21 – May 5
TomatoesTransplant · Jun 23 – Jul 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 30 – Jul 14
BeansSow outdoors · Jun 23 – Jul 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 23 – Jul 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 23 – Jul 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 19 – Aug 2
GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 30 – Oct 4
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 16) and first fall frost (Sep 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 89815 came on Mar 18 — 26 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 13).

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 5b in Nevada

475 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive −15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 27

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 83

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 232

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 126

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 Spring Creek, NV.

Soil in Spring Creek, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89815 is Hunnton — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.5slightly 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 classFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Hunnton-Wieland-Wieland, moderately steep 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 89815; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Spring Creek, NV

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low14 °Faverage low, December
Hot days16days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights200nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,897base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 05 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 16 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation12.8 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall52 inper year

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 40 °F, low 15 °F 40°15° JanFebruary: average high 44 °F, low 18 °F 44°18° FebMarch: average high 52 °F, low 22 °F 52°22° MarApril: average high 58 °F, low 27 °F 58°27° AprMay: average high 68 °F, low 35 °F 68°35° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 41 °F 79°41° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 49 °F 88°49° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 47 °F 87°47° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 39 °F 78°39° SepOctober: average high 65 °F, low 29 °F 65°29° OctNovember: average high 51 °F, low 21 °F 51°21° NovDecember: average high 40 °F, low 14 °F 40°14° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″January: 1.28 in precipitation, 11.5 in snowfall 1.3❄12 JanFebruary: 0.98 in precipitation, 8.5 in snowfall 1.0❄9 FebMarch: 1.37 in precipitation, 11.3 in snowfall 1.4❄11 MarApril: 1.86 in precipitation, 7.2 in snowfall 1.9❄7 AprMay: 1.93 in precipitation, 1.1 in snowfall 1.9❄1 MayJune: 0.82 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 0.8 JunJuly: 0.35 in precipitation 0.3 JulAugust: 0.49 in precipitation 0.5 AugSeptember: 0.73 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 0.7 SepOctober: 1.04 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 1.0 OctNovember: 0.92 in precipitation, 1.9 in snowfall 0.9❄2 NovDecember: 1.05 in precipitation, 9.6 in snowfall 1.1❄10 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Jiggs 2ne, NV (9 mi away); precipitation: Jiggs 2ne, NV (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

898335b
Ruby Valley, NV · 15 mi
898286a
Lamoille, NV · 18 mi
898025b
Elko, NV · 20 mi
898035b
Elko, NV · 20 mi
898225b
Carlin, NV · 32 mi
898235a
Deeth, NV · 35 mi
898015a
Elko, NV · 42 mi
898216a
Crescent Valley, NV · 43 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89815

What planting zone is ZIP code 89815?

ZIP code 89815 (Spring Creek, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −15 to −10 °F (−26.1 to −23.3 °C).

When is the last frost in Spring Creek, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89815 is June 16; after June 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jiggs 2ne station.

When is the first frost in Spring Creek, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89815 is September 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 89 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89815?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 21 – May 5 and set transplants outside around Jun 23 – Jul 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89815 get?

About 12.8 inches of precipitation a year and 52 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jiggs 2ne station).

How hot do summers get in Spring Creek, NV?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 16 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89815 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hunnton at the center of ZIP 89815: loam, well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Spring Creek, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89815 came on Mar 18 in 2026, 26 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Spring Creek, NV?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 89815 is 15 h 05 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).