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

Planting zone for 08052 — Maple Shade, NJ

ZIP code 08052 (Maple Shade, Burlington 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 08052 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 Maple Shade, 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 — within 1 mile, 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 08052

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 08052 came on Mar 15 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18).

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).

Soil in Maple Shade, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 08052 is Sassafras — fine sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sandy 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 groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Sassafras fine sandy loam, clayey substratum, 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 08052; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Maple Shade, 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 01 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 (within 1 mile); precipitation: Moorestown, NJ (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

080027b
Cherry Hill, NJ · 2 mi
081097b
Merchantville, NJ · 3 mi
080347b
Cherry Hill, NJ · 3 mi
080777b
Riverton, NJ · 3 mi
080577b
Moorestown, NJ · 3 mi
081107b
Pennsauken, NJ · 4 mi
080657b
Palmyra, NJ · 4 mi
080767b
Riverton, NJ · 4 mi

New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 08052

What planting zone is ZIP code 08052?

ZIP code 08052 (Maple Shade, 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 Maple Shade, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 08052 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 Maple Shade, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 08052 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 08052?

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 08052 get?

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

How hot do summers get in Maple Shade, 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 08052 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Sassafras at the center of ZIP 08052: fine sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Maple Shade, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 08052 came on Mar 15 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Maple Shade, NJ?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 08052 is 15 h 01 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 08052 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 08052 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.