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

Planting zone for 89823 — Deeth, NV

ZIP code 89823 (Deeth, Elko County) is in USDA zone 5a: the coldest winter night averages −20 to −15 °F. The median last spring frost is May 31 and the first fall frost September 19.

Where ZIP 89823 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.

Zone5a−20 to −15 °F

Coldest night−28.9 to −26.1 °C

Last frostMay 31

First frostSep 19

2012 zone5a

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 5a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Deeth, 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 15only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 19median — 10% chance by Sep 4

Growing season110 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 10 and returns around October 1.

From the NOAA station Clover Valley, NV — 11 miles away, elevation 5,676 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 89823

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 25 – Aug 8

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 5 – Oct 10

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 31) and first fall frost (Sep 19) 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 89823 came on Apr 15 — 25 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 10).

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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 5a in Nevada

455 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive −20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5a. 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 Deeth, NV.

Soil in Deeth, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89823 is Hackwood — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH6.4slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter100%high

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hackwood-Inpendence-Denihler 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 89823; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Deeth, NV

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low10 °Faverage low, January

Hot days24days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights227nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,579base 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)

Precipitation23.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Deeth, NV (10 mi away); precipitation: Tent Mtn Lower, NV (2 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.

Ruby Valley, NV · 34 mi

898015a

Elko, NV · 34 mi

898155b

Spring Creek, NV · 35 mi

898836b

West Wendover, NV · 53 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89823

What planting zone is ZIP code 89823?

ZIP code 89823 (Deeth, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 5a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −20 to −15 °F (−28.9 to −26.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Deeth, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89823 is May 31; after June 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clover Valley station.

When is the first frost in Deeth, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89823 is September 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 110 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89823?

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 89823 get?

About 23.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tent Mtn Lower station).

How hot do summers get in Deeth, NV?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 24 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89823 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hackwood at the center of ZIP 89823: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 6.4 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Deeth, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89823 came on Apr 15 in 2026, 25 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 10), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Deeth, NV?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 89823 is 15 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).