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

Planting zone for 11758 — Massapequa, NY

ZIP code 11758 (Massapequa, Nassau County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost November 11.

Where ZIP 11758 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 3
First frostNov 11
2012 zone7b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Massapequa, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 3median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 18only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 11median — 10% chance by Oct 31
Growing season221 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 22 and returns around November 23.

From the NOAA station Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY — 2 miles away, elevation 10 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 11758

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 13
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 16 – Sep 30
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 28 – Dec 2
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 3) and first fall frost (Nov 11) 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 11758 came on Mar 31 — 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 27).

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 Massapequa, NY.

Soil in Massapequa, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 11758 is Sudbury — sandy loam, moderately well drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Urban land-Sudbury complex.

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 11758; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Massapequa, NY

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low28 °Faverage low, January
Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights77nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,651base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 05 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 15 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation42.8 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 42 °F, low 28 °F 42°28° JanFebruary: average high 44 °F, low 29 °F 44°29° FebMarch: average high 50 °F, low 35 °F 50°35° MarApril: average high 60 °F, low 43 °F 60°43° AprMay: average high 70 °F, low 53 °F 70°53° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 63 °F 79°63° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 69 °F 85°69° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 68 °F 84°68° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 61 °F 78°61° SepOctober: average high 67 °F, low 50 °F 67°50° OctNovember: average high 56 °F, low 40 °F 56°40° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 33 °F 47°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.33 in precipitation 3.3 JanFebruary: 2.81 in precipitation 2.8 FebMarch: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 MarApril: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 AprMay: 3.34 in precipitation 3.3 MayJune: 3.77 in precipitation 3.8 JunJuly: 3.24 in precipitation 3.2 JulAugust: 3.72 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 3.64 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 4.35 in precipitation 4.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY (2 mi away); precipitation: Wantagh Cedar Creek, NY (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

117627b
Massapequa Park, NY · 2 mi
117837b
Seaford, NY · 2 mi
117937b
Wantagh, NY · 3 mi
117017b
Amityville, NY · 3 mi
117267b
Copiague, NY · 4 mi
117027b
Babylon, NY · 4 mi
117107b
Bellmore, NY · 4 mi
117577b
Lindenhurst, NY · 5 mi

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Questions about 11758

What planting zone is ZIP code 11758?

ZIP code 11758 (Massapequa, 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 Massapequa, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 11758 is April 3; after April 18 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wantagh Cedar Creek station.

When is the first frost in Massapequa, NY?

The median first fall frost near 11758 is November 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 221 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 11758?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 6 – Feb 20 and set transplants outside around Apr 10 – Apr 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 11758 get?

About 42.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wantagh Cedar Creek station).

How hot do summers get in Massapequa, NY?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 9 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 11758 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Sudbury at the center of ZIP 11758: sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Massapequa, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 11758 came on Mar 31 in 2026, 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Massapequa, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 11758 is 15 h 05 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).