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

Planting zone for 06757 — Kent, CT

ZIP code 06757 (Kent, Northwest Hills County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 4 and the first fall frost October 7.

Where ZIP 06757 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 4

First frostOct 7

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 Kent, CT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 21only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 7median — 10% chance by Sep 28

Growing season155 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 22 and returns around October 19.

From the NOAA station Millbrook 3 W, NY — 14 miles away, elevation 413 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 06757

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 13

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

TomatoesTransplant · May 11 – May 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 18 – Jun 1

BeansSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 12 – Aug 26

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 23 – Oct 28

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 4) and first fall frost (Oct 7) 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 06757 came on Apr 3 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11).

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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 6a in Connecticut

528 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Connecticut, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. 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 Kent, CT.

Soil in Kent, CT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 06757 is Copake — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Copake fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes.

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 06757; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kent, CT

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low16 °Faverage low, January

Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights141nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,534base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 13 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 08 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation51.7 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: Millbrook 3 W, NY (14 mi away); precipitation: Warren 2.4 Wnw, CT (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

067856a

South Kent, CT · 2 mi

125926a

Wassaic, NY · 5 mi

067546a

Cornwall Bridge, CT · 5 mi

067556b

Gaylordsville, CT · 6 mi

125226a

Dover Plains, NY · 7 mi

067776a

New Preston Marble Dale, CT · 8 mi

Connecticut planting zones →

Questions about 06757

What planting zone is ZIP code 06757?

ZIP code 06757 (Kent, CT) 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 Kent, CT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 06757 is May 4; after May 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Millbrook 3 W station.

When is the first frost in Kent, CT?

The median first fall frost near 06757 is October 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 155 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 06757?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 9 – Mar 23 and set transplants outside around May 11 – May 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 06757 get?

About 51.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Warren 2.4 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Kent, CT?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 9 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 06757 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Copake at the center of ZIP 06757: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Kent, CT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 06757 came on Apr 3 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kent, CT?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 06757 is 15 h 13 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 06757 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 06757 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.