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

Planting zone for 07644 — Lodi, NJ

ZIP code 07644 (Lodi, Bergen County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost November 4.

Where ZIP 07644 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 3
First frostNov 4
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

live from the National Weather Service

Loading the forecast for Lodi, NJ…

Forecast data: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov), public domain. This is not a warning service — for official frost and freeze warnings see weather.gov.

Frost dates in Lodi, NJ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 3median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 4median — 10% chance by Oct 21
Growing season215 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 23 and returns around November 16.

From the NOAA station Teterboro Airport, NJ — 2 miles away, elevation 10 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 07644

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 13
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 9 – Sep 23
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 21 – Nov 25
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 3) and first fall frost (Nov 4) 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 07644 came on Mar 24 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24).

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 Lodi, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 07644 is Udorthents — loam, well drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Urban land.

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 07644; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lodi, NJ

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July
Winter low26 °Faverage low, January
Hot days29days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights89nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,853base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 07 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)
Precipitation46.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 40 °F, low 26 °F 40°26° JanFebruary: average high 43 °F, low 27 °F 43°27° FebMarch: average high 51 °F, low 34 °F 51°34° MarApril: average high 63 °F, low 44 °F 63°44° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 53 °F 73°53° 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 67 °F, low 48 °F 67°48° OctNovember: average high 56 °F, low 38 °F 56°38° NovDecember: average high 45 °F, low 31 °F 45°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.28 in precipitation 3.3 JanFebruary: 2.82 in precipitation 2.8 FebMarch: 4.09 in precipitation 4.1 MarApril: 3.97 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 3.94 in precipitation 3.9 MayJune: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 4.45 in precipitation 4.5 JulAugust: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 AugSeptember: 4.11 in precipitation 4.1 SepOctober: 3.73 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 3.30 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 4.10 in precipitation 4.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Teterboro Airport, NJ (2 mi away); precipitation: Teterboro Airport, NJ (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

076047b
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ · 1 mi
070267b
Garfield, NJ · 1 mi
076637b
Saddle Brook, NJ · 2 mi
070757b
Wood Ridge, NJ · 2 mi
076627b
Rochelle Park, NJ · 2 mi
076077b
Maywood, NJ · 2 mi
076067b
South Hackensack, NJ · 2 mi
076017b
Hackensack, NJ · 2 mi

New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 07644

What planting zone is ZIP code 07644?

ZIP code 07644 (Lodi, 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 Lodi, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 07644 is April 3; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Teterboro Airport station.

When is the first frost in Lodi, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 07644 is November 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 215 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 07644?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 6 – Feb 20 and set transplants outside around Apr 10 – Apr 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 07644 get?

About 46.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Teterboro Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Lodi, NJ?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 29 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 07644 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Udorthents at the center of ZIP 07644: loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Lodi, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 07644 came on Mar 24 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lodi, NJ?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 07644 is 15 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 07644 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 07644 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.