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

Planting zone for 08003 — Cherry Hill, NJ

ZIP code 08003 (Cherry Hill, Camden County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 12 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 08003 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 12
First frostNov 1
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 Cherry Hill, NJ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 12median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 17
Growing season200 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 12.

From the NOAA station Moorestown, NJ — 4 miles away, elevation 46 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 08003

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 22
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 6 – Sep 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 18 – Nov 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 12) and first fall frost (Nov 1) 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 08003 came on Mar 13 — 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 19).

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).

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.

Trees 81

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 119

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 204

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 176

American beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 10

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

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 Cherry Hill, NJ.

Soil in Cherry Hill, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 08003 is Collington — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.2strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Collington fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 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 08003; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Cherry Hill, NJ

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low26 °Faverage low, January
Hot days45days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights102nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,860base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 00 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 20 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation49.3 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 43 °F, low 26 °F 43°26° JanFebruary: average high 46 °F, low 27 °F 46°27° FebMarch: average high 54 °F, low 34 °F 54°34° MarApril: average high 66 °F, low 43 °F 66°43° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 52 °F 75°52° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 62 °F 84°62° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JulAugust: average high 85 °F, low 64 °F 85°64° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 59 °F 80°59° SepOctober: average high 68 °F, low 47 °F 68°47° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 37 °F 57°37° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 31 °F 47°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.86 in precipitation 3.9 JanFebruary: 2.72 in precipitation 2.7 FebMarch: 4.56 in precipitation 4.6 MarApril: 3.74 in precipitation 3.7 AprMay: 3.64 in precipitation 3.6 MayJune: 4.42 in precipitation 4.4 JunJuly: 5.38 in precipitation 5.4 JulAugust: 4.61 in precipitation 4.6 AugSeptember: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 SepOctober: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 OctNovember: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 NovDecember: 4.55 in precipitation 4.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Moorestown, NJ (4 mi away); precipitation: Moorestown, NJ (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

080347b
Cherry Hill, NJ · 2 mi
080437b
Voorhees, NJ · 3 mi
080457b
Lawnside, NJ · 3 mi
080337b
Haddonfield, NJ · 4 mi
080267b
Gibbsboro, NJ · 4 mi
080497b
Magnolia, NJ · 4 mi
080537b
Marlton, NJ · 4 mi
080837b
Somerdale, NJ · 4 mi

All 3 ZIP codes in Cherry Hill → · New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 08003

What planting zone is ZIP code 08003?

ZIP code 08003 (Cherry Hill, 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 Cherry Hill, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 08003 is April 12; after May 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moorestown station.

When is the first frost in Cherry Hill, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 08003 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 08003?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 15 – Mar 1 and set transplants outside around Apr 19 – May 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 08003 get?

About 49.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moorestown station).

How hot do summers get in Cherry Hill, NJ?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 45 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 08003 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Collington at the center of ZIP 08003: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.2 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Cherry Hill, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 08003 came on Mar 13 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Cherry Hill, NJ?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 08003 is 15 h 00 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 08003 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 08003 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.