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

Planting zone for 13342 — Garrattsville, NY

ZIP code 13342 (Garrattsville, Otsego County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 7 and the first fall frost October 7.

Where ZIP 13342 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.

Zone5b−15 to −10 °F
Coldest night−26.1 to −23.3 °C
Last frostMay 7
First frostOct 7
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 Garrattsville, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 7median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 7median — 10% chance by Sep 24
Growing season154 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 25 and returns around October 21.

From the NOAA station Cooperstown, NY — 14 miles away, elevation 1,257 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 13342

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 16
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
TomatoesTransplant · May 14 – May 28
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 21 – Jun 4
BeansSow outdoors · May 14 – May 28
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 14 – May 28
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 14 – May 28
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 12 – Aug 26
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 23 – Oct 28
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 7) and first fall frost (Oct 7) 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 13342 came on Apr 8 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18).

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 Garrattsville, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 13342 is Lordstown — channery silt loam, well drained.

TextureChannery silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Lordstown-Chadakoin 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 13342; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Garrattsville, NY

Summer high73 °Faverage high, July
Winter low14 °Faverage low, January
Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights155nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,736base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 19 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 02 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation46.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°32 °FJanuary: average high 23 °F, low 14 °F 23°14° JanFebruary: average high 26 °F, low 14 °F 26°14° FebMarch: average high 35 °F, low 22 °F 35°22° MarApril: average high 48 °F, low 34 °F 48°34° AprMay: average high 60 °F, low 45 °F 60°45° MayJune: average high 68 °F, low 54 °F 68°54° JunJuly: average high 73 °F, low 59 °F 73°59° JulAugust: average high 71 °F, low 57 °F 71°57° AugSeptember: average high 64 °F, low 50 °F 64°50° SepOctober: average high 52 °F, low 39 °F 52°39° OctNovember: average high 39 °F, low 30 °F 39°30° NovDecember: average high 29 °F, low 21 °F 29°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.06 in precipitation 3.1 JanFebruary: 2.77 in precipitation 2.8 FebMarch: 3.44 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 3.95 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 4.32 in precipitation 4.3 JulAugust: 4.26 in precipitation 4.3 AugSeptember: 4.20 in precipitation 4.2 SepOctober: 4.41 in precipitation 4.4 OctNovember: 3.26 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 3.68 in precipitation 3.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cooperstown, NY (14 mi away); precipitation: Hartwick, NY (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 5b.

134155b
New Lisbon, NY · 3 mi
134825b
West Burlington, NY · 4 mi
133355b
Edmeston, NY · 5 mi
138105b
Mount Vision, NY · 5 mi
134115b
New Berlin, NY · 6 mi
137965b
Laurens, NY · 7 mi
133155b
Burlington Flats, NY · 7 mi
133485b
Hartwick, NY · 8 mi

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Questions about 13342

What planting zone is ZIP code 13342?

ZIP code 13342 (Garrattsville, 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 Garrattsville, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 13342 is May 7; after May 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cooperstown station.

When is the first frost in Garrattsville, NY?

The median first fall frost near 13342 is October 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 154 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 13342?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 12 – Mar 26 and set transplants outside around May 14 – May 28, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 13342 get?

About 46.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hartwick station).

How hot do summers get in Garrattsville, NY?

The average high peaks at 73 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 13342 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lordstown at the center of ZIP 13342: channery silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Garrattsville, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 13342 came on Apr 8 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Garrattsville, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 13342 is 15 h 19 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 13342 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 13342 in zone 5a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.