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

Planting zone for 08330 — Mays Landing, NJ

ZIP code 08330 (Mays Landing, Atlantic County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 24 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 08330 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 24
First frostOct 22
2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Mays Landing, NJ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 24median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 12only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 8
Growing season180 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 9 and returns around November 3.

From the NOAA station Estell Manor, NJ — 7 miles away, elevation 85 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 08330

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Apr 3
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
TomatoesTransplant · May 1 – May 15
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 8 – May 22
BeansSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 24) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 08330 came on Mar 15 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20).

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 Mays Landing, NJ

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 08330 is Atsion — peat, poorly drained.

TexturePeattop layer
pH3.6strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter85%high
Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise
Farmland classFarmland of unique importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Atsion sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Northern Tidewater Area.

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 08330; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mays Landing, NJ

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, January
Hot days26days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights117nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,608base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 57 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 23 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation47.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 43 °F, low 23 °F 43°23° JanFebruary: average high 46 °F, low 25 °F 46°25° FebMarch: average high 53 °F, low 31 °F 53°31° MarApril: average high 65 °F, low 41 °F 65°41° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 51 °F 73°51° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° JunJuly: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° JulAugust: average high 85 °F, low 64 °F 85°64° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 57 °F 79°57° SepOctober: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 35 °F 57°35° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 28 °F 48°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.73 in precipitation 3.7 JanFebruary: 3.12 in precipitation 3.1 FebMarch: 4.66 in precipitation 4.7 MarApril: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 3.21 in precipitation 3.2 MayJune: 3.89 in precipitation 3.9 JunJuly: 4.36 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 5.00 in precipitation 5.0 AugSeptember: 3.87 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 4.17 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 3.33 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 4.63 in precipitation 4.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Estell Manor, NJ (7 mi away); precipitation: Mays Landing 1 W, NJ (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

083427a
Mizpah, NJ · 5 mi
083177a
Dorothy, NJ · 6 mi
083507a
Richland, NJ · 7 mi
082177a
Elwood, NJ · 8 mi
083197a
Estell Manor, NJ · 8 mi
082137a
Cologne, NJ · 8 mi
082347b
Egg Harbor Township, NJ · 9 mi
083467a
Newtonville, NJ · 9 mi

New Jersey planting zones →

Questions about 08330

What planting zone is ZIP code 08330?

ZIP code 08330 (Mays Landing, NJ) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Mays Landing, NJ?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 08330 is April 24; after May 12 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Estell Manor station.

When is the first frost in Mays Landing, NJ?

The median first fall frost near 08330 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 180 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 08330?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 27 – Mar 13 and set transplants outside around May 1 – May 15, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 08330 get?

About 47.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mays Landing 1 W station).

How hot do summers get in Mays Landing, NJ?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 26 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 08330 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Atsion at the center of ZIP 08330: peat, poorly drained, pH about 3.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Mays Landing, NJ in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 08330 came on Mar 15 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mays Landing, NJ?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 08330 is 14 h 57 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 08330 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 08330 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.