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

Planting zone for 89883 — West Wendover, NV

ZIP code 89883 (West Wendover, Elko County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost September 30.

Where ZIP 89883 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 12
First frostSep 30
2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in West Wendover, NV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 12median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 30median — 10% chance by Sep 16
Growing season139 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 30 and returns around October 10.

From the NOAA station Wendover 16nw, NV — 9 miles away, elevation 4,830 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 89883

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 21
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
TomatoesTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9
BeansSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 5 – Aug 19
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 16 – Oct 21
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 12) and first fall frost (Sep 30) 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 89883 came on Mar 19 — 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 31).

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 West Wendover, NV.

Soil in West Wendover, NV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 89883 is Tooele — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH9.1alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Tooele-Loray 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 89883; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in West Wendover, NV

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low13 °Faverage low, January
Hot days68days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights180nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,701base 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)
Precipitation10.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 36 °F, low 13 °F 36°13° JanFebruary: average high 43 °F, low 19 °F 43°19° FebMarch: average high 53 °F, low 26 °F 53°26° MarApril: average high 60 °F, low 32 °F 60°32° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 40 °F 69°40° MayJune: average high 81 °F, low 47 °F 81°47° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 62 °F 94°62° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 56 °F 91°56° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 45 °F 80°45° SepOctober: average high 63 °F, low 33 °F 63°33° OctNovember: average high 48 °F, low 22 °F 48°22° NovDecember: average high 37 °F, low 14 °F 37°14° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″January: 0.70 in precipitation 0.7 JanFebruary: 0.67 in precipitation 0.7 FebMarch: 0.62 in precipitation 0.6 MarApril: 2.51 in precipitation 2.5 AprMay: 1.13 in precipitation 1.1 MayJune: 0.77 in precipitation 0.8 JunJuly: 0.49 in precipitation 0.5 JulAugust: 0.69 in precipitation 0.7 AugSeptember: 0.85 in precipitation 0.8 SepOctober: 0.91 in precipitation 0.9 OctNovember: 0.66 in precipitation 0.7 NovDecember: 0.88 in precipitation 0.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Wendover 16nw, NV (9 mi away); precipitation: Wendover 16nw, NV (9 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.

840836b
Wendover, UT · 22 mi
898305b
Montello, NV · 33 mi
843136b
Grouse Creek, UT · 44 mi
898355b
Wells, NV · 48 mi
898235a
Deeth, NV · 53 mi
840346b
Ibapah, UT · 61 mi
898286a
Lamoille, NV · 63 mi
840297a
Grantsville, UT · 66 mi

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Questions about 89883

What planting zone is ZIP code 89883?

ZIP code 89883 (West Wendover, 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 West Wendover, NV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 89883 is May 12; after May 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wendover 16nw station.

When is the first frost in West Wendover, NV?

The median first fall frost near 89883 is September 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 139 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 89883?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 17 – Mar 31 and set transplants outside around May 19 – Jun 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 89883 get?

About 10.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wendover 16nw station).

How hot do summers get in West Wendover, NV?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 68 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 89883 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tooele at the center of ZIP 89883: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 9.1 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in West Wendover, NV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 89883 came on Mar 19 in 2026, 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in West Wendover, NV?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 89883 is 15 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).