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

Planting zone for 12771 — Port Jervis, NY

ZIP code 12771 (Port Jervis, Orange County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 5 and the first fall frost October 10.

Where ZIP 12771 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F
Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C
Last frostMay 5
First frostOct 10
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Port Jervis, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 5median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 19only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 28
Growing season158 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 23 and returns around October 24.

From the NOAA station Port Jervis, NY — 3 miles away, elevation 581 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 12771

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 14
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
TomatoesTransplant · May 12 – May 26
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2
BeansSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 15 – Aug 29
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 26 – Oct 31
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 5) and first fall frost (Oct 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 12771 came on Apr 2 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11).

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 6b in New York

641 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 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 77

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 130

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 217

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 192

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 8

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °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 °Ftrumpet creeper2 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °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 Port Jervis, NY.

Soil in Port Jervis, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 12771 is Arnot — moderately decomposed plant material, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureModerately decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter80%high
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rock outcrop-Arnot complex, 15 to 25 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 12771; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Port Jervis, NY

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July
Winter low16 °Faverage low, January
Hot days14days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights143nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,664base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 10 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 11 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation47.2 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall43 inper year; 46 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 34 °F, low 16 °F 34°16° JanFebruary: average high 37 °F, low 17 °F 37°17° FebMarch: average high 46 °F, low 25 °F 46°25° MarApril: average high 60 °F, low 35 °F 60°35° AprMay: average high 71 °F, low 46 °F 71°46° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 55 °F 79°55° JunJuly: average high 84 °F, low 60 °F 84°60° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 58 °F 81°58° AugSeptember: average high 74 °F, low 51 °F 74°51° SepOctober: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° OctNovember: average high 49 °F, low 30 °F 49°30° NovDecember: average high 39 °F, low 22 °F 39°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.07 in precipitation, 11.2 in snowfall 3.1❄11 JanFebruary: 2.63 in precipitation, 10.6 in snowfall 2.6❄11 FebMarch: 3.66 in precipitation, 9.6 in snowfall 3.7❄10 MarApril: 3.78 in precipitation, 0.9 in snowfall 3.8❄1 AprMay: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 MayJune: 4.72 in precipitation 4.7 JunJuly: 4.72 in precipitation 4.7 JulAugust: 4.64 in precipitation 4.6 AugSeptember: 4.54 in precipitation 4.5 SepOctober: 4.67 in precipitation 4.7 OctNovember: 3.27 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.3❄2 NovDecember: 3.90 in precipitation, 8.8 in snowfall 3.9❄9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Port Jervis, NY (3 mi away); precipitation: Port Jervis, NY (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

127466b
Huguenot, NY · 5 mi
183366b
Matamoras, PA · 6 mi
109986b
Westtown, NY · 6 mi
109336b
Johnson, NY · 6 mi
109886b
Unionville, NY · 6 mi
127806b
Sparrow Bush, NY · 7 mi
183406b
Millrift, PA · 8 mi
109736b
Slate Hill, NY · 8 mi

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Questions about 12771

What planting zone is ZIP code 12771?

ZIP code 12771 (Port Jervis, NY) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Port Jervis, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 12771 is May 5; after May 19 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Port Jervis station.

When is the first frost in Port Jervis, NY?

The median first fall frost near 12771 is October 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 158 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 12771?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 10 – Mar 24 and set transplants outside around May 12 – May 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 12771 get?

About 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 43 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Port Jervis station).

How hot do summers get in Port Jervis, NY?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 14 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 12771 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Arnot at the center of ZIP 12771: moderately decomposed plant material, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Port Jervis, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 12771 came on Apr 2 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Port Jervis, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 12771 is 15 h 10 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 12771 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 12771 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.