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

Planting zone for 08041 — Jobstown, NJ

ZIP code 08041 (Jobstown, Burlington County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 15 and the first fall frost October 29.

Where ZIP 08041 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 15

First frostOct 29

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 Jobstown, NJ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 15median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 29only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 29median — 10% chance by Oct 14

Growing season196 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 1 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Philadelphia/Mt Holly WFO, NJ — 7 miles away, elevation 62 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 08041

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 3 – Sep 17

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 15 – Nov 19

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 15) and first fall frost (Oct 29) 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 08041 came on Mar 15 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22).

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Mar 222026
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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).

Soil in Jobstown, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 08041 is Holmdel — loamy sand, moderately well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains 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 loamy sand, 0 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 08041; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Jobstown, NJ

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July

Winter low23 °Faverage low, January

Hot days22days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights111nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,390base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 01 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 19 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation45.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall25 inper year; 22 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/Mt Holly WFO, NJ (7 mi away); precipitation: Philadelphia/Mt Holly WFO, NJ (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

080427b

Juliustown, NJ · 2 mi

080227a

Columbus, NJ · 2 mi

080117b

Birmingham, NJ · 5 mi

085627a

Wrightstown, NJ · 5 mi

086417a

Joint Base Mdl, NJ · 5 mi

080687a

Pemberton, NJ · 5 mi

085157a

Chesterfield, NJ · 6 mi

086407a

Joint Base Mdl, NJ · 6 mi

New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 08041

What planting zone is ZIP code 08041?

ZIP code 08041 (Jobstown, 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 Jobstown, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 08041 is April 15; after April 29 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Philadelphia/Mt Holly WFO station.

When is the first frost in Jobstown, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 08041 is October 29, giving a median frost-free growing season of 196 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 08041?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 18 – Mar 4 and set transplants outside around Apr 22 – May 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 08041 get?

About 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 25 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Philadelphia/Mt Holly WFO station).

How hot do summers get in Jobstown, NJ?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 22 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 08041 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Holmdel at the center of ZIP 08041: loamy sand, moderately well drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Jobstown, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 08041 came on Mar 15 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Jobstown, NJ?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 08041 is 15 h 01 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 08041 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 08041 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.