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

Planting zone for 05672 — Stowe, VT

ZIP code 05672 (Stowe, Lamoille County) is in USDA zone 5a: the coldest winter night averages −20 to −15 °F. The median last spring frost is May 24 and the first fall frost September 27.

Where ZIP 05672 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.

Zone5a−20 to −15 °F

Coldest night−28.9 to −26.1 °C

Last frostMay 24

First frostSep 27

2012 zone4b

Was 4b 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 5a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Stowe, VT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 24median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 5only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 27median — 10% chance by Sep 13

Growing season123 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Morrisville 4 Ssw, VT — 4 miles away, elevation 761 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 05672

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 12 – May 3

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 3 – May 17

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 3 – May 17

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

TomatoesTransplant · May 31 – Jun 14

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 7 – Jun 21

BeansSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 2 – Aug 16

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 13 – Oct 18

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 24) and first fall frost (Sep 27) 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 05672 came on Apr 17 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25).

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Apr 252026
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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).

Native plants for zone 5a in Vermont

459 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Vermont, and rated by the USDA to survive −20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Stowe, VT.

Soil in Stowe, VT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 05672 is Tunbridge — moderately decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureModerately decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH3.5strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter85%high

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Tunbridge-Lyman complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, rocky.

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 05672; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Stowe, VT

Summer high77 °Faverage high, July

Winter low3 °Faverage low, January

Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights189nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,632base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 33 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 50 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation46.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Morrisville 4 Ssw, VT (4 mi away); precipitation: Stowe 0.2 Sw, VT (2 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.

056624b

Moscow, VT · 3 mi

056614b

Morrisville, VT · 5 mi

056775a

Waterbury Center, VT · 6 mi

054905a

Underhill Center, VT · 9 mi

056574b

Lake Elmore, VT · 10 mi

056825a

Worcester, VT · 10 mi

054655a

Jericho, VT · 10 mi

054895a

Underhill, VT · 11 mi

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Questions about 05672

What planting zone is ZIP code 05672?

ZIP code 05672 (Stowe, VT) is in USDA hardiness zone 5a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −20 to −15 °F (−28.9 to −26.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Stowe, VT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 05672 is May 24; after June 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Morrisville 4 Ssw station.

When is the first frost in Stowe, VT?

The median first fall frost near 05672 is September 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 123 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 05672?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 29 – Apr 12 and set transplants outside around May 31 – Jun 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 05672 get?

About 46.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Stowe 0.2 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Stowe, VT?

The average high peaks at 77 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 05672 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tunbridge at the center of ZIP 05672: moderately decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 3.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Stowe, VT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 05672 came on Apr 17 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Stowe, VT?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 05672 is 15 h 33 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 05672 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 05672 in zone 4b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.