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

Planting zone for 13034 — Cayuga, NY

ZIP code 13034 (Cayuga, Cayuga County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 18.

Where ZIP 13034 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 2
First frostOct 18
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 Cayuga, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 18only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 18median — 10% chance by Oct 3
Growing season166 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 22 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Auburn, NY — 9 miles away, elevation 771 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 13034

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30
BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 23 – Sep 6
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 4 – Nov 8
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 18) 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 13034 came on Apr 8 — 3 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).

Soil in Cayuga, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 13034 is Ontario — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Ontario, Honeoye, and Lansing soils, 20 to 35 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 13034; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Cayuga, NY

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July
Winter low15 °Faverage low, January
Hot days8days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights143nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,530base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 21 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 00 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation37.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 31 °F, low 15 °F 31°15° JanFebruary: average high 33 °F, low 16 °F 33°16° FebMarch: average high 42 °F, low 23 °F 42°23° MarApril: average high 55 °F, low 34 °F 55°34° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° MayJune: average high 77 °F, low 55 °F 77°55° JunJuly: average high 81 °F, low 60 °F 81°60° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 59 °F 80°59° AugSeptember: average high 72 °F, low 52 °F 72°52° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 41 °F 59°41° OctNovember: average high 48 °F, low 32 °F 48°32° NovDecember: average high 37 °F, low 23 °F 37°23° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 2.35 in precipitation 2.4 JanFebruary: 2.10 in precipitation 2.1 FebMarch: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 MarApril: 2.99 in precipitation 3.0 AprMay: 3.13 in precipitation 3.1 MayJune: 3.68 in precipitation 3.7 JunJuly: 3.86 in precipitation 3.9 JulAugust: 3.72 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 3.48 in precipitation 3.5 SepOctober: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 OctNovember: 2.96 in precipitation 3.0 NovDecember: 2.89 in precipitation 2.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Auburn, NY (9 mi away); precipitation: Cayuga Lock #1, NY (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

6 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

131176a
Montezuma, NY · 4 mi
131486b
Seneca Falls, NY · 4 mi
130246a
Auburn, NY · 7 mi
130226a
Auburn, NY · 7 mi
131406a
Port Byron, NY · 8 mi
130216a
Auburn, NY · 8 mi
131656b
Waterloo, NY · 9 mi
131606a
Union Springs, NY · 9 mi

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Questions about 13034

What planting zone is ZIP code 13034?

ZIP code 13034 (Cayuga, 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 Cayuga, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 13034 is May 2; after May 18 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Auburn station.

When is the first frost in Cayuga, NY?

The median first fall frost near 13034 is October 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 166 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 13034?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 13034 get?

About 37.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cayuga Lock #1 station).

How hot do summers get in Cayuga, NY?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 8 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 13034 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Ontario at the center of ZIP 13034: loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Cayuga, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 13034 came on Apr 8 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Cayuga, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 13034 is 15 h 21 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 13034 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 13034 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.