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

Planting zone for 08027 — Gibbstown, NJ

ZIP code 08027 (Gibbstown, Gloucester County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 2 and the first fall frost November 10.

Where ZIP 08027 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 2

First frostNov 10

2012 zone7b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Gibbstown, NJ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 2median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 13only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 10median — 10% chance by Oct 30

Growing season224 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 22 and returns around November 23.

From the NOAA station Philadelphia Intl Airport, PA — 4 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 08027

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 12

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 15 – Sep 29

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 27 – Dec 1

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 2) and first fall frost (Nov 10) 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 08027 came on Mar 13 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 16).

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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 Gibbstown, NJ.

Soil in Gibbstown, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 08027 is Udorthents — loam, well drained.

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 classFarmland of local importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Udorthents, dredged coarse materials, 0 to 8 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 08027; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gibbstown, NJ

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low26 °Faverage low, January

Hot days30days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights77nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,047base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 00 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 21 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation44.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall23 inper year; 16 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

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

Nearby ZIP codes

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

190297b

Essington, PA · 2 mi

190228a

Crum Lynne, PA · 3 mi

191137b

Philadelphia, PA · 3 mi

080667b

Paulsboro, NJ · 3 mi

190788a

Ridley Park, PA · 3 mi

Bridgeport, NJ · 4 mi

New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 08027

What planting zone is ZIP code 08027?

ZIP code 08027 (Gibbstown, 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 Gibbstown, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 08027 is April 2; after April 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Philadelphia Intl Airport station.

When is the first frost in Gibbstown, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 08027 is November 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 224 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 08027?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 5 – Feb 19 and set transplants outside around Apr 9 – Apr 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 08027 get?

About 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Philadelphia Intl Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Gibbstown, NJ?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 30 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 08027 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Udorthents at the center of ZIP 08027: loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Gibbstown, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 08027 came on Mar 13 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gibbstown, NJ?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 08027 is 15 h 00 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.