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

Planting zone for 08045 — Lawnside, NJ

Q: What planting zone is ZIP code 08045?

ZIP code 08045 (Lawnside, 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).

Q: When is the last frost in Lawnside, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 08045 is April 12; after May 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moorestown station.

Q: When is the first frost in Lawnside, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 08045 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

Q: When should I plant tomatoes in 08045?

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.

Q: How much rain and snow does 08045 get?

About 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 22 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Somerdale 4 Sw station).

Q: How hot do summers get in Lawnside, NJ?

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

Q: What kind of soil does 08045 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Swedesboro at the center of ZIP 08045: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Q: Did spring come early in Lawnside, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 08045 came on Mar 13 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

Q: What kind of onions grow in Lawnside, NJ?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 08045 is 15 h 00 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Q: Did the zone for 08045 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 08045 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.

ZIP code 08045 (Lawnside, 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 08045 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 Lawnside, 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 — 7 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 08045

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 08045 came on Mar 13 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18).

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Mar 182026
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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 Lawnside, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 08045 is Swedesboro — sandy loam, well drained.

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

pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Swedesboro-Urban land complex, 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 08045; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lawnside, 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)

Precipitation48.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall22 inper year; 21 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: Moorestown, NJ (7 mi away); precipitation: Somerdale 4 Sw, NJ (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

080497b

Magnolia, NJ · <1 mi

080077b

Barrington, NJ · 1 mi

080337b

Haddonfield, NJ · 2 mi

080837b

Somerdale, NJ · 2 mi

080357b

Haddon Heights, NJ · 2 mi

New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 08045

What planting zone is ZIP code 08045?

ZIP code 08045 (Lawnside, 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 Lawnside, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 08045 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 Lawnside, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 08045 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 08045?

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 08045 get?

About 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 22 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Somerdale 4 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Lawnside, 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 08045 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Swedesboro at the center of ZIP 08045: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Lawnside, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 08045 came on Mar 13 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lawnside, NJ?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 08045 is 15 h 00 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 08045 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 08045 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.