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

Planting zone for 11754 — Kings Park, NY

ZIP code 11754 (Kings Park, Suffolk County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost November 10.

Where ZIP 11754 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 9
First frostNov 10
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 Kings Park, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 9median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 10median — 10% chance by Oct 30
Growing season215 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 30 and returns around November 21.

From the NOAA station Centerport, NY — 6 miles away, elevation 30 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 11754

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 19
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
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 9) 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 11754 came on Mar 31 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29).

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).

Native plants for zone 7b in New York

660 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New York, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 78

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 131

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 224

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 201

alkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Vines 9

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fsummer grape30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °F

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 Kings Park, NY.

Soil in Kings Park, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 11754 is Haven — highly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureHighly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter60%high
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Haven loam, 0 to 2 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 11754; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kings Park, NY

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days11days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights88nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,244base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 07 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 14 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation45 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 38 °F, low 25 °F 38°25° JanFebruary: average high 40 °F, low 25 °F 40°25° FebMarch: average high 47 °F, low 31 °F 47°31° MarApril: average high 60 °F, low 41 °F 60°41° AprMay: average high 70 °F, low 51 °F 70°51° MayJune: average high 78 °F, low 60 °F 78°60° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 66 °F 83°66° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 65 °F 81°65° AugSeptember: average high 74 °F, low 59 °F 74°59° SepOctober: average high 63 °F, low 49 °F 63°49° OctNovember: average high 52 °F, low 39 °F 52°39° NovDecember: average high 43 °F, low 31 °F 43°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.37 in precipitation 3.4 JanFebruary: 2.69 in precipitation 2.7 FebMarch: 4.27 in precipitation 4.3 MarApril: 4.04 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 3.50 in precipitation 3.5 MayJune: 4.08 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 JulAugust: 4.26 in precipitation 4.3 AugSeptember: 3.94 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 3.27 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 4.28 in precipitation 4.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Centerport, NY (6 mi away); precipitation: Northport 1.6 Nne, NY (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

117877b
Smithtown, NY · 3 mi
117257b
Commack, NY · 4 mi
117317b
East Northport, NY · 4 mi
117807b
Saint James, NY · 4 mi
117887b
Hauppauge, NY · 5 mi
117687b
Northport, NY · 5 mi
117407b
Greenlawn, NY · 6 mi
117677b
Nesconset, NY · 6 mi

New York planting zones →

Questions about 11754

What planting zone is ZIP code 11754?

ZIP code 11754 (Kings Park, NY) 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 Kings Park, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 11754 is April 9; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Centerport station.

When is the first frost in Kings Park, NY?

The median first fall frost near 11754 is November 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 215 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 11754?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 12 – Feb 26 and set transplants outside around Apr 16 – Apr 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 11754 get?

About 45 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Northport 1.6 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Kings Park, NY?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 11 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 11754 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Haven at the center of ZIP 11754: highly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Kings Park, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 11754 came on Mar 31 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kings Park, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 11754 is 15 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 11754 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 11754 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.