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

Planting zone for 13341 — Franklin Springs, NY

ZIP code 13341 (Franklin Springs, Oneida County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost October 13.

Where ZIP 13341 is

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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.

Zone5b−15 to −10 °F
Coldest night−26.1 to −23.3 °C
Last frostMay 1
First frostOct 13
2012 zone5a

Was 5a 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 5b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Franklin Springs, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 1median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 17only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 13median — 10% chance by Sep 29
Growing season164 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 20 and returns around October 27.

From the NOAA station Utica Oneida Co. Airport, NY — 7 miles away, elevation 712 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 13341

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
TomatoesTransplant · May 8 – May 22
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 15 – May 29
BeansSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 18 – Sep 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 29 – Nov 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 1) and first fall frost (Oct 13) 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 13341 came on Apr 8 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16).

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 Franklin Springs, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 13341 is Phelps — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.6neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4%moderate
Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Phelps silt loam, 0 to 3 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 13341; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Franklin Springs, NY

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July
Winter low14 °Faverage low, January
Hot days5days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights140nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,414base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 22 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)
Precipitation48 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 30 °F, low 14 °F 30°14° JanFebruary: average high 32 °F, low 15 °F 32°15° FebMarch: average high 41 °F, low 23 °F 41°23° MarApril: average high 55 °F, low 35 °F 55°35° AprMay: average high 68 °F, low 46 °F 68°46° MayJune: average high 76 °F, low 55 °F 76°55° JunJuly: average high 81 °F, low 60 °F 81°60° JulAugust: average high 79 °F, low 58 °F 79°58° AugSeptember: average high 72 °F, low 51 °F 72°51° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 41 °F 59°41° OctNovember: average high 46 °F, low 31 °F 46°31° NovDecember: average high 35 °F, low 21 °F 35°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.13 in precipitation 3.1 JanFebruary: 3.12 in precipitation 3.1 FebMarch: 3.44 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 3.70 in precipitation 3.7 AprMay: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.84 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 5.14 in precipitation 5.1 JulAugust: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 AugSeptember: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 SepOctober: 4.78 in precipitation 4.8 OctNovember: 3.80 in precipitation 3.8 NovDecember: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Utica Oneida Co. Airport, NY (7 mi away); precipitation: New Hartford 0.8 S, NY (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 5b.

133235b
Clinton, NY · <1 mi
133215b
Clark Mills, NY · 4 mi
133285b
Deansboro, NY · 4 mi
134905b
Westmoreland, NY · 5 mi
134775b
Vernon Center, NY · 6 mi
134925b
Whitesboro, NY · 6 mi
134135b
New Hartford, NY · 6 mi
134795b
Washington Mills, NY · 6 mi

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Questions about 13341

What planting zone is ZIP code 13341?

ZIP code 13341 (Franklin Springs, NY) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −15 to −10 °F (−26.1 to −23.3 °C).

When is the last frost in Franklin Springs, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 13341 is May 1; after May 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Utica Oneida Co. Airport station.

When is the first frost in Franklin Springs, NY?

The median first fall frost near 13341 is October 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 164 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 13341?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 6 – Mar 20 and set transplants outside around May 8 – May 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 13341 get?

About 48 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, New Hartford 0.8 S station).

How hot do summers get in Franklin Springs, NY?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 5 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 13341 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Phelps at the center of ZIP 13341: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.6 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Franklin Springs, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 13341 came on Apr 8 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Franklin Springs, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 13341 is 15 h 22 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 13341 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 13341 in zone 5a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.