Nevada Planting Zones
Nevada runs from zone 5a to zone 10a on the 2023 USDA map. Zone 9b is the most common, covering 24% of the state's ZIP codes. Las Vegas is 9a, Reno is 7b and Elko is 5b.
Zones across Nevada
| Zone | Average coldest night | Share of Nevada ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|
| 5a | −20 to −15°F | 1% |
| 5b | −15 to −10°F | 4% |
| 6a | −10 to −5°F | 4% |
| 6b | −5 to 0°F | 10% |
| 7a | 0 to 5°F | 18% |
| 7b | 5 to 10°F | 11% |
| 8a | 10 to 15°F | 1% |
| 8b | 15 to 20°F | 6% |
| 9a | 20 to 25°F | 21% |
| 9b | 25 to 30°F | 24% |
| 10a | 30 to 35°F | under 1% |
Planting zone for every city and town in Nevada
Each Nevada town uses the ZIP code at its center. Big towns can cross into the next half-zone, so look up your own ZIP if you're near a line.
| City | Zone | Average coldest night |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder City | 9b | 25 to 30°F |
| Caliente | 7a | 0 to 5°F |
| Carlin | 5b | −15 to −10°F |
| Carson City | 7a | 0 to 5°F |
| Elko | 5b | −15 to −10°F |
| Fallon | 7a | 0 to 5°F |
| Fernley | 7a | 0 to 5°F |
| Henderson | 9b | 25 to 30°F |
| Las Vegas | 9a | 20 to 25°F |
| Lovelock | 6b | −5 to 0°F |
| Mesquite | 9a | 20 to 25°F |
| North Las Vegas | 9a | 20 to 25°F |
| Reno | 7b | 5 to 10°F |
| Sparks | 7a | 0 to 5°F |
| Wells | 5b | −15 to −10°F |
| West Wendover | 6b | −5 to 0°F |
| Winnemucca | 6b | −5 to 0°F |
| Yerington | 7a | 0 to 5°F |
Source: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; ZIP code table from the PRISM Group, Oregon State University (accessed Oct 2026). This list is our own summary, not the official USDA map. See how we calculate.
Frequently asked questions
What planting zone is Nevada?
Nevada spans zones 5a to 10a on the 2023 USDA map, and zone 9b is the most common. Look up your ZIP code for your exact zone.
What zone is Las Vegas, NV?
Las Vegas is zone 9a, where the coldest night of an average winter falls from 20 to 25°F. Plants rated hardy to zone 9 or colder should survive a typical winter there.
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