Hidalgo, TX planting zone & frost dates

Hidalgo is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.

USDA hardiness zone10aavg. extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F

FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze

Useful for zone 10a gardens

Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
Soil moisture meter
Plants for zone 10

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Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Hidalgo

78557 zone 10a

Nearby cities

McAllen zone 10a
Pharr zone 10a
Mission zone 10a
San Juan zone 10a
Alamo zone 10a
La Homa zone 10a, last frost Jan 23
Alton zone 10a, last frost Jan 23
Donna zone 10a

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Questions

What growing zone is Hidalgo, TX?

Hidalgo is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.

Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mcallen Miller Intl Ap, TX (USW00012959), 9.3 km (5.8 mi) from the city center, elevation 30 m, based on 22 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.