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

Planting zone for 89825 — Jackpot, NV

ZIP code 89825 (Jackpot, Elko County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is June 4 and the first fall frost September 15.

Where ZIP 89825 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 4

First frostSep 15

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 Jackpot, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 20only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 15median — 10% chance by Aug 30

Growing season101 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 16 and returns around September 27.

From the NOAA station Gibbs Rch - Jarbidge 24se, NV — 35 miles away, elevation 5,962 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 89825

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 14

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 14 – May 28

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 7 – May 21

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 14 – May 28

LettuceSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 14 – May 28

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 11 – Jun 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 18 – Jul 2

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 11 – Jun 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 11 – Jun 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 11 – Jun 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 21 – Aug 4

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 1 – Oct 6

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 4) and first fall frost (Sep 15) 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 89825 came on Mar 19 — 23 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11).

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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 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.

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 Jackpot, NV.

Soil in Jackpot, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89825 is Chuska — gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH8.2alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Chuska-Jackpot-Dewar 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 89825; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Jackpot, NV

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low12 °Faverage low, January

Hot days32days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights198nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,772base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 14 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 07 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation11.4 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: Jackpot, NV (6 mi away); precipitation: Jackpot, NV (6 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.

833026a

Rogerson, ID · 11 mi

833216b

Castleford, ID · 31 mi

833016b

Twin Falls, ID · 36 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89825

What planting zone is ZIP code 89825?

ZIP code 89825 (Jackpot, 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 Jackpot, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89825 is June 4; after June 20 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gibbs Rch - Jarbidge 24se station.

When is the first frost in Jackpot, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89825 is September 15, giving a median frost-free growing season of 101 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89825?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 9 – Apr 23 and set transplants outside around Jun 11 – Jun 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89825 get?

About 11.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jackpot station).

How hot do summers get in Jackpot, NV?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 32 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89825 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Chuska at the center of ZIP 89825: gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 8.2 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Jackpot, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89825 came on Mar 19 in 2026, 23 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Jackpot, NV?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 89825 is 15 h 14 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).