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

Planting zone for 07110 — Nutley, NJ

ZIP code 07110 (Nutley, Essex County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost November 6.

Where ZIP 07110 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 4
First frostNov 6
2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Nutley, NJ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 4median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 6median — 10% chance by Oct 25
Growing season216 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 26 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Harrison, NJ — 5 miles away, elevation 23 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 07110

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 14
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 11 – Sep 25
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 23 – Nov 27
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 4) and first fall frost (Nov 6) 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 07110 came on Apr 1 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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 Nutley, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 07110 is Udifluvents — loamy sand, moderately well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4%moderate
Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Udifluvents, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded.

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 07110; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Nutley, NJ

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days31days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights83nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,759base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 06 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 14 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation52.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 39 °F, low 25 °F 39°25° JanFebruary: average high 42 °F, low 26 °F 42°26° FebMarch: average high 50 °F, low 33 °F 50°33° MarApril: average high 62 °F, low 43 °F 62°43° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 54 °F 72°54° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 63 °F 82°63° JunJuly: average high 87 °F, low 69 °F 87°69° JulAugust: average high 85 °F, low 67 °F 85°67° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 60 °F 78°60° SepOctober: average high 66 °F, low 48 °F 66°48° OctNovember: average high 54 °F, low 38 °F 54°38° NovDecember: average high 44 °F, low 31 °F 44°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.50 in precipitation 3.5 JanFebruary: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 FebMarch: 4.17 in precipitation 4.2 MarApril: 4.71 in precipitation 4.7 AprMay: 3.91 in precipitation 3.9 MayJune: 4.41 in precipitation 4.4 JunJuly: 5.15 in precipitation 5.2 JulAugust: 5.51 in precipitation 5.5 AugSeptember: 4.30 in precipitation 4.3 SepOctober: 5.05 in precipitation 5.0 OctNovember: 3.83 in precipitation 3.8 NovDecember: 4.62 in precipitation 4.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Harrison, NJ (5 mi away); precipitation: Cedar Grove Twp 0.4 W, NJ (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

070147b
Clifton, NJ · 1 mi
070037a
Bloomfield, NJ · 2 mi
070127a
Clifton, NJ · 2 mi
071097b
Belleville, NJ · 2 mi
070707b
Rutherford, NJ · 3 mi
070157a
Clifton, NJ · 3 mi
070287a
Glen Ridge, NJ · 3 mi
070717b
Lyndhurst, NJ · 3 mi

New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 07110

What planting zone is ZIP code 07110?

ZIP code 07110 (Nutley, NJ) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Nutley, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 07110 is April 4; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Harrison station.

When is the first frost in Nutley, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 07110 is November 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 216 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 07110?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 7 – Feb 21 and set transplants outside around Apr 11 – Apr 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 07110 get?

About 52.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cedar Grove Twp 0.4 W station).

How hot do summers get in Nutley, NJ?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 31 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 07110 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Udifluvents at the center of ZIP 07110: loamy sand, moderately well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Nutley, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 07110 came on Apr 1 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Nutley, NJ?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 07110 is 15 h 06 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 07110 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 07110 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.