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

Planting zone for 92384 — Shoshone, CA

ZIP code 92384 (Shoshone, Inyo County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost November 3.

Where ZIP 92384 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 29
First frostNov 3
2012 zone8b

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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Shoshone, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 29median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 3median — 10% chance by Oct 18
Growing season218 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 6 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Pahrump 4 Nw, NV — 16 miles away, elevation 2,572 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 92384

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 8
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 8 – Sep 22
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 20 – Nov 24
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 29) and first fall frost (Nov 3) 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 92384 came on Jan 31 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4).

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).

Soil in Shoshone, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 92384 is Typic Haplargids — cobbly fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureCobbly fine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.2%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Typic Haplargids and Lithic Haplargids; thermic hills and mountains.

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 92384; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Shoshone, CA

Summer high101 °Faverage high, July
Winter low27 °Faverage low, December
Hot days126days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights79nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,276base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 37 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 42 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation4.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 58 °F, low 28 °F 58°28° JanFebruary: average high 62 °F, low 32 °F 62°32° FebMarch: average high 69 °F, low 38 °F 69°38° MarApril: average high 76 °F, low 44 °F 76°44° AprMay: average high 85 °F, low 53 °F 85°53° MayJune: average high 95 °F, low 61 °F 95°61° JunJuly: average high 101 °F, low 68 °F 101°68° JulAugust: average high 100 °F, low 66 °F 100°66° AugSeptember: average high 93 °F, low 57 °F 93°57° SepOctober: average high 81 °F, low 45 °F 81°45° OctNovember: average high 67 °F, low 34 °F 67°34° NovDecember: average high 57 °F, low 27 °F 57°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″January: 0.65 in precipitation 0.7 JanFebruary: 0.94 in precipitation 0.9 FebMarch: 0.54 in precipitation 0.5 MarApril: 0.37 in precipitation 0.4 AprMay: 0.16 in precipitation 0.2 MayJune: 0.03 in precipitation 0.0 JunJuly: 0.25 in precipitation 0.3 JulAugust: 0.12 in precipitation 0.1 AugSeptember: 0.29 in precipitation 0.3 SepOctober: 0.15 in precipitation 0.1 OctNovember: 0.15 in precipitation 0.1 NovDecember: 0.46 in precipitation 0.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Pahrump 4 Nw, NV (16 mi away); precipitation: Shoshone, CA (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

890488b
Pahrump, NV · 11 mi
890618b
Pahrump, NV · 12 mi
890418b
Pahrump, NV · 14 mi
923899a
Tecopa, CA · 17 mi
890608b
Pahrump, NV · 24 mi
891618b
Las Vegas, NV · 34 mi
891248b
Las Vegas, NV · 34 mi
890198b
Jean, NV · 39 mi

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Questions about 92384

What planting zone is ZIP code 92384?

ZIP code 92384 (Shoshone, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Shoshone, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 92384 is March 29; after April 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pahrump 4 Nw station.

When is the first frost in Shoshone, CA?

The median first fall frost near 92384 is November 3, giving a median frost-free growing season of 218 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 92384?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 1 – Feb 15 and set transplants outside around Apr 5 – Apr 19, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 92384 get?

About 4.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Shoshone station).

How hot do summers get in Shoshone, CA?

The average high peaks at 101 °F in July, with about 126 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 92384 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Typic Haplargids at the center of ZIP 92384: cobbly fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Shoshone, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 92384 came on Jan 31 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Shoshone, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 92384 is 14 h 37 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.