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

Planting zone for 89826 — Jarbidge, NV

ZIP code 89826 (Jarbidge, Elko County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is June 15 and the first fall frost September 11.

Where ZIP 89826 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F

Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C

Last frostJun 15

First frostSep 11

2012 zone5b

Was 5b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Jarbidge, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 15median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJuly 1only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 11median — 10% chance by Aug 26

Growing season86 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 30 and returns around September 23.

From the NOAA station Jarbidge 7 N, NV — 4 miles away, elevation 6,050 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 89826

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18

SpinachSow outdoors · May 4 – May 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 25 – Jun 8

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 18 – Jun 1

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8

LettuceSow outdoors · May 18 – Jun 1

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 20 – May 4

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 22 – Jul 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 29 – Jul 13

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 22 – Jul 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 22 – Jul 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 22 – Jul 6

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 17 – Jul 31

GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 28 – Oct 2

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 15) and first fall frost (Sep 11) 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 89826 came on Mar 21 — 36 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 26).

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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 6a in Nevada

504 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nevada, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. 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 Jarbidge, NV.

Soil in Jarbidge, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89826 is Cleavage — extremely gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureExtremely gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cleavage 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 89826; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Jarbidge, NV

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July

Winter low16 °Faverage low, December

Hot days14days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights204nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,400base 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)

Precipitation16.3 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: Jarbidge 7 N, NV (4 mi away); precipitation: Jarbidge 7 N, NV (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Mountain City, NV · 38 mi

898326a

Owyhee, NV · 40 mi

833216b

Castleford, ID · 41 mi

Tuscarora, NV · 56 mi

Nevada planting zones →

Questions about 89826

What planting zone is ZIP code 89826?

ZIP code 89826 (Jarbidge, NV) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Jarbidge, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89826 is June 15; after July 1 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jarbidge 7 N station.

When is the first frost in Jarbidge, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89826 is September 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 86 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89826?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 20 – May 4 and set transplants outside around Jun 22 – Jul 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89826 get?

About 16.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jarbidge 7 N station).

How hot do summers get in Jarbidge, NV?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 14 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89826 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cleavage at the center of ZIP 89826: extremely gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Jarbidge, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89826 came on Mar 21 in 2026, 36 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Jarbidge, NV?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 89826 is 15 h 14 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 89826 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 89826 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.