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

Planting zone for 07702 — Shrewsbury, NJ

ZIP code 07702 (Shrewsbury, Monmouth County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost November 3.

Where ZIP 07702 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 9

First frostNov 3

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 Shrewsbury, NJ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 9median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 3median — 10% chance by Oct 21

Growing season208 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 15.

From the NOAA station Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ — 4 miles away, elevation 30 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 07702

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 19

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 8 – Sep 22

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 20 – Nov 24

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 9) and first fall frost (Nov 3) 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 07702 came on Mar 22 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 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).

Native plants for zone 7b in New Jersey

605 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New Jersey, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. 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 Shrewsbury, NJ.

Soil in Shrewsbury, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 07702 is Holmdel — sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH4.6strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Holmdel sandy loam, 0 to 2 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 07702; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Shrewsbury, NJ

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, January

Hot days13days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights94nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,314base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 03 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 17 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation49.4 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: Long Branch-Oakhurst, NJ (4 mi away); precipitation: Eatontown 1.2 Ne, NJ (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

077037b

Fort Monmouth, NJ · 1 mi

077397b

Little Silver, NJ · 1 mi

Fair Haven, NJ · 3 mi

077647b

West Long Branch, NJ · 3 mi

077507b

Monmouth Beach, NJ · 4 mi

New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 07702

What planting zone is ZIP code 07702?

ZIP code 07702 (Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 07702 is April 9; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Long Branch-Oakhurst station.

When is the first frost in Shrewsbury, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 07702 is November 3, giving a median frost-free growing season of 208 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 07702?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 12 – Feb 26 and set transplants outside around Apr 16 – Apr 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 07702 get?

About 49.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Eatontown 1.2 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Shrewsbury, NJ?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 13 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 07702 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Holmdel at the center of ZIP 07702: sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Shrewsbury, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 07702 came on Mar 22 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Shrewsbury, NJ?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 07702 is 15 h 03 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 07702 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 07702 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.