Planting zone for 12967 — North Lawrence, NY
ZIP code 12967 (North Lawrence, St. Lawrence County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 10 and the first fall frost October 5.
Where ZIP 12967 is
Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoomNot 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.
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 4b means →
Frost forecast — next 7 nights
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Frost dates in North Lawrence, NY
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 30 and returns around October 16.
From the NOAA station Lawrenceville 3 Sw, NY — within 1 mile, elevation 466 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 12967
Counted from the median last spring frost (May 10) and first fall frost (Oct 5) 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 12967 came on Apr 16 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 20).
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Apr 16
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 North Lawrence, NY
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 12967 is Kalurah — fine sandy loam, moderately well drained.
Map unit: Kalurah fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 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 12967; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in North Lawrence, NY
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lawrenceville 3 Sw, NY (within 1 mile); precipitation: Lawrenceville 3 Sw, NY (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.
Questions about 12967
What planting zone is ZIP code 12967?
ZIP code 12967 (North Lawrence, NY) is in USDA hardiness zone 4b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −25 to −20 °F (−31.7 to −28.9 °C).
When is the last frost in North Lawrence, NY?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 12967 is May 10; after May 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lawrenceville 3 Sw station.
When is the first frost in North Lawrence, NY?
The median first fall frost near 12967 is October 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 148 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 12967?
Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 15 – Mar 29 and set transplants outside around May 17 – May 31, one to three weeks after the median last frost.
How much rain and snow does 12967 get?
About 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 75 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lawrenceville 3 Sw station).
How hot do summers get in North Lawrence, NY?
The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.
What kind of soil does 12967 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Kalurah at the center of ZIP 12967: fine sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).
Did spring come early in North Lawrence, NY in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 12967 came on Apr 16 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.
What kind of onions grow in North Lawrence, NY?
Long-day onions: the longest day near 12967 is 15 h 35 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).