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

Planting zone for 11797 — Woodbury, NY

ZIP code 11797 (Woodbury, Nassau County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost November 6.

Where ZIP 11797 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 6
First frostNov 6
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 Woodbury, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 6median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 20only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 6median — 10% chance by Oct 25
Growing season213 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Farmingdale Airport, NY — 7 miles away, elevation 82 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 11797

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 16
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 11 – Sep 25
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 23 – Nov 27
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 6) and first fall frost (Nov 6) 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 11797 came on Mar 31 — 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26).

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 Woodbury, NY.

Soil in Woodbury, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 11797 is Montauk — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter5.5%high
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Montauk loam, 8 to 15 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 11797; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Woodbury, NY

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights88nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,300base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 06 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)
Precipitation47.7 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 39 °F, low 25 °F 39°25° JanFebruary: average high 41 °F, low 26 °F 41°26° FebMarch: average high 48 °F, low 33 °F 48°33° MarApril: average high 58 °F, low 42 °F 58°42° AprMay: average high 68 °F, low 51 °F 68°51° MayJune: average high 77 °F, low 61 °F 77°61° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 68 °F 83°68° JulAugust: average high 82 °F, low 67 °F 82°67° AugSeptember: average high 75 °F, low 60 °F 75°60° SepOctober: average high 64 °F, low 48 °F 64°48° OctNovember: average high 53 °F, low 38 °F 53°38° NovDecember: average high 44 °F, low 31 °F 44°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 JanFebruary: 3.18 in precipitation 3.2 FebMarch: 4.37 in precipitation 4.4 MarApril: 4.42 in precipitation 4.4 AprMay: 3.90 in precipitation 3.9 MayJune: 3.71 in precipitation 3.7 JunJuly: 3.90 in precipitation 3.9 JulAugust: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 AugSeptember: 4.12 in precipitation 4.1 SepOctober: 4.24 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 NovDecember: 4.33 in precipitation 4.3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Farmingdale Airport, NY (7 mi away); precipitation: Syosset, NY (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

117737b
Syosset, NY · 2 mi
117917b
Syosset, NY · 2 mi
118037b
Plainview, NY · 3 mi
117247b
Cold Spring Harbor, NY · 3 mi
117607b
Melville, NY · 4 mi
117757b
Melville, NY · 4 mi
117327b
East Norwich, NY · 4 mi
118537b
Jericho, NY · 4 mi

New York planting zones →

Questions about 11797

What planting zone is ZIP code 11797?

ZIP code 11797 (Woodbury, 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 Woodbury, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 11797 is April 6; after April 20 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Farmingdale Airport station.

When is the first frost in Woodbury, NY?

The median first fall frost near 11797 is November 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 213 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 11797?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 9 – Feb 23 and set transplants outside around Apr 13 – Apr 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 11797 get?

About 47.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Syosset station).

How hot do summers get in Woodbury, NY?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 9 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 11797 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Montauk at the center of ZIP 11797: loam, well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Woodbury, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 11797 came on Mar 31 in 2026, 5 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Woodbury, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 11797 is 15 h 06 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 11797 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 11797 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.