Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 13658 — Lisbon, NY

ZIP code 13658 (Lisbon, St. Lawrence County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 10.

Where ZIP 13658 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.

Zone4b−25 to −20 °F

Coldest night−31.7 to −28.9 °C

Last frostApr 29

First frostOct 10

2012 zone4b

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 Lisbon, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 29median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 11only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 25

Growing season162 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 20 and returns around October 24.

From the NOAA station Ogdensburg 4 Ne, NY — 9 miles away, elevation 279 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 13658

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

TomatoesTransplant · May 6 – May 20

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 13 – May 27

BeansSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

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 (Apr 29) 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 13658 came on Apr 16 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 20).

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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 4b in New York

526 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New York, and rated by the USDA to survive −25 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Lisbon, NY.

Soil in Lisbon, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 13658 is Deford — loamy fine sand, poorly drained.

TextureLoamy fine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter7%high

Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Deford loamy fine sand.

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 13658; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lisbon, NY

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July

Winter low8 °Faverage low, January

Hot days7days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights157nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,378base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 35 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 48 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation39.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Ogdensburg 4 Ne, NY (9 mi away); precipitation: Ogdensburg 4 Ne, NY (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

136604b

Madrid, NY · 6 mi

136944b

Waddington, NY · 9 mi

136804b

Rensselaer Falls, NY · 11 mi

136214b

Chase Mills, NY · 12 mi

136695a

Ogdensburg, NY · 12 mi

Heuvelton, NY · 16 mi

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Questions about 13658

What planting zone is ZIP code 13658?

ZIP code 13658 (Lisbon, 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 Lisbon, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 13658 is April 29; after May 11 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ogdensburg 4 Ne station.

When is the first frost in Lisbon, NY?

The median first fall frost near 13658 is October 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 162 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 13658?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 4 – Mar 18 and set transplants outside around May 6 – May 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 13658 get?

About 39.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ogdensburg 4 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Lisbon, NY?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 7 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 13658 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Deford at the center of ZIP 13658: loamy fine sand, poorly drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Lisbon, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 13658 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 Lisbon, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 13658 is 15 h 35 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).