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

Planting zone for 13737 — Bible School Park, NY

ZIP code 13737 (Bible School Park, Broome County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 5 and the first fall frost October 12.

Where ZIP 13737 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F
Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C
Last frostMay 5
First frostOct 12
2012 zone5b

Was 5b 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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Bible School Park, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 5median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 12median — 10% chance by Sep 29
Growing season159 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Endicott, NY — within 1 mile, elevation 827 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 13737

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 14
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
TomatoesTransplant · May 12 – May 26
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2
BeansSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 17 – Aug 31
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 28 – Nov 2
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 5) and first fall frost (Oct 12) 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 13737 came on Apr 6 — 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12).

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).

Native plants for zone 6a in New York

635 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New York, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 77

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 129

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 215

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 189

alkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbeaked sedge4 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 8

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fsummer grape30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °Ftrumpet creeper2 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °F

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 Bible School Park, NY.

Soil in Bible School Park, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 13737 is Chenango — gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4%moderate
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Chenango and Howard gravelly loams, 0 to 5 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 13737; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Bible School Park, NY

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July
Winter low15 °Faverage low, January
Hot days10days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights155nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,466base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 15 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 06 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation41.2 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 34 °F, low 15 °F 34°15° JanFebruary: average high 36 °F, low 15 °F 36°15° FebMarch: average high 45 °F, low 23 °F 45°23° MarApril: average high 58 °F, low 33 °F 58°33° AprMay: average high 70 °F, low 44 °F 70°44° MayJune: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° JunJuly: average high 82 °F, low 58 °F 82°58° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 57 °F 81°57° AugSeptember: average high 74 °F, low 50 °F 74°50° SepOctober: average high 61 °F, low 39 °F 61°39° OctNovember: average high 49 °F, low 29 °F 49°29° NovDecember: average high 39 °F, low 22 °F 39°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.62 in precipitation 2.6 JanFebruary: 1.92 in precipitation 1.9 FebMarch: 3.04 in precipitation 3.0 MarApril: 3.56 in precipitation 3.6 AprMay: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 MayJune: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 4.05 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 3.74 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 4.33 in precipitation 4.3 SepOctober: 3.92 in precipitation 3.9 OctNovember: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 2.93 in precipitation 2.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Endicott, NY (within 1 mile); precipitation: Apalachin 2.8 Ese, NY (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

138516a
Vestal, NY · 2 mi
137616a
Endicott, NY · 3 mi
137636a
Endicott, NY · 3 mi
137606a
Endicott, NY · 4 mi
137326a
Apalachin, NY · 4 mi
137626a
Endwell, NY · 5 mi
138506a
Vestal, NY · 5 mi
139026a
Binghamton, NY · 7 mi

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Questions about 13737

What planting zone is ZIP code 13737?

ZIP code 13737 (Bible School Park, NY) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Bible School Park, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 13737 is May 5; after May 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Endicott station.

When is the first frost in Bible School Park, NY?

The median first fall frost near 13737 is October 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 159 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 13737?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 10 – Mar 24 and set transplants outside around May 12 – May 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 13737 get?

About 41.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Apalachin 2.8 Ese station).

How hot do summers get in Bible School Park, NY?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 10 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 13737 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Chenango at the center of ZIP 13737: gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Bible School Park, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 13737 came on Apr 6 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Bible School Park, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 13737 is 15 h 15 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 13737 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 13737 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.