Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 03752 — Goshen, NH

ZIP code 03752 (Goshen, Sullivan County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 9.

Where ZIP 03752 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F

Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C

Last frostMay 2

First frostOct 9

2012 zone5b

Was 5b 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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Goshen, NH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 17only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 9median — 10% chance by Sep 27

Growing season158 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 21 and returns around October 21.

From the NOAA station Mt Sunapee, NH — 4 miles away, elevation 1,276 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 03752

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30

BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 14 – Aug 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 25 – Oct 30

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 9) 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 03752 came on Apr 16 — 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 22).

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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 Goshen, NH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 03752 is Monadnock — moderately decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureModerately decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter85%high

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Monadnock fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, very stony.

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 03752; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Goshen, NH

Summer high79 °Faverage high, July

Winter low13 °Faverage low, January

Hot days2days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights152nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,177base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 24 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 58 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation48.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall85 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Mt Sunapee, NH (4 mi away); precipitation: Mt Sunapee, NH (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

South Newbury, NH · 5 mi

032806a

Washington, NH · 6 mi

New Hampshire planting zones →

Questions about 03752

What planting zone is ZIP code 03752?

ZIP code 03752 (Goshen, NH) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Goshen, NH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 03752 is May 2; after May 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mt Sunapee station.

When is the first frost in Goshen, NH?

The median first fall frost near 03752 is October 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 158 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 03752?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 03752 get?

About 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 85 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mt Sunapee station).

How hot do summers get in Goshen, NH?

The average high peaks at 79 °F in July, with about 2 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 03752 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Monadnock at the center of ZIP 03752: moderately decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Goshen, NH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 03752 came on Apr 16 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Goshen, NH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 03752 is 15 h 24 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 03752 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 03752 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.