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

Planting zone for 95360 — Newman, CA

ZIP code 95360 (Newman, Stanislaus County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is February 26 and the first fall frost November 29.

Where ZIP 95360 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.

Zone9b25 to 30 °F
Coldest night−3.9 to −1.1 °C
Last frostFeb 26
First frostNov 29
2012 zone9a

Was 9a 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 9b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Newman, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostFebruary 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 29median — 10% chance by Nov 12
Growing season273 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 20 and returns around December 12.

From the NOAA station Newman, CA — 3 miles away, elevation 89 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 95360

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 15 – Feb 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 18 – Jan 1
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 5 – Feb 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 18 – Jan 1
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 4 – Oct 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 15 – Dec 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 26) and first fall frost (Nov 29) 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 95360 came on Jan 31 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 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).

Soil in Newman, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 95360 is Elsalado — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Elsalado loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded.

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 95360; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Newman, CA

Summer high100 °Faverage high, July
Winter low38 °Faverage low, January
Hot days121days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights23nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,688base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 44 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 35 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation11.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°110°32 °FJanuary: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° JanFebruary: average high 67 °F, low 41 °F 67°41° FebMarch: average high 73 °F, low 44 °F 73°44° MarApril: average high 80 °F, low 46 °F 80°46° AprMay: average high 88 °F, low 52 °F 88°52° MayJune: average high 96 °F, low 58 °F 96°58° JunJuly: average high 100 °F, low 62 °F 100°62° JulAugust: average high 98 °F, low 60 °F 98°60° AugSeptember: average high 95 °F, low 57 °F 95°57° SepOctober: average high 85 °F, low 50 °F 85°50° OctNovember: average high 71 °F, low 42 °F 71°42° NovDecember: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″January: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 JanFebruary: 2.23 in precipitation 2.2 FebMarch: 1.76 in precipitation 1.8 MarApril: 0.71 in precipitation 0.7 AprMay: 0.45 in precipitation 0.5 MayJune: 0.07 in precipitation 0.1 JunJuly: 0.00 in precipitation 0.0 JulAugust: 0.00 in precipitation 0.0 AugSeptember: 0.04 in precipitation 0.0 SepOctober: 0.59 in precipitation 0.6 OctNovember: 1.06 in precipitation 1.1 NovDecember: 2.14 in precipitation 2.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Newman, CA (3 mi away); precipitation: Newman, CA (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

953139b
Crows Landing, CA · 6 mi
953249a
Hilmar, CA · 9 mi
953229b
Gustine, CA · 10 mi
953749a
Stevinson, CA · 10 mi
953639b
Patterson, CA · 12 mi
953809b
Turlock, CA · 14 mi
953349a
Livingston, CA · 16 mi
953159b
Delhi, CA · 16 mi

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Questions about 95360

What planting zone is ZIP code 95360?

ZIP code 95360 (Newman, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 9b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 25 to 30 °F (−3.9 to −1.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Newman, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 95360 is February 26; after April 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Newman station.

When is the first frost in Newman, CA?

The median first fall frost near 95360 is November 29, giving a median frost-free growing season of 273 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 95360?

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

How much rain and snow does 95360 get?

About 11.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Newman station).

How hot do summers get in Newman, CA?

The average high peaks at 100 °F in July, with about 121 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 95360 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Elsalado at the center of ZIP 95360: loam, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Newman, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 95360 came on Jan 31 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Jan 31), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Newman, CA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 95360 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 95360 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 95360 in zone 9a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.