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

Planting zone for 13847 — Trout Creek, NY

ZIP code 13847 (Trout Creek, Delaware County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 21 and the first fall frost October 1.

Where ZIP 13847 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 21
First frostOct 1
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 Trout Creek, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 21median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 5only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 1median — 10% chance by Sep 20
Growing season132 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 8 and returns around October 12.

From the NOAA station Walton 2, NY — 7 miles away, elevation 1,480 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 13847

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 30
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
TomatoesTransplant · May 28 – Jun 11
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 4 – Jun 18
BeansSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 6 – Aug 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 17 – Oct 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 21) and first fall frost (Oct 1) 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 13847 came on Apr 12 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 17).

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 Trout Creek, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 13847 is Tunkhannock — gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly loama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Tunkhannock and Chenango soils, fan, 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 13847; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Trout Creek, NY

Summer high79 °Faverage high, July
Winter low11 °Faverage low, January
Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights173nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,950base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 16 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 05 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation49.1 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 32 °F, low 11 °F 32°11° JanFebruary: average high 34 °F, low 12 °F 34°12° FebMarch: average high 43 °F, low 19 °F 43°19° MarApril: average high 56 °F, low 31 °F 56°31° AprMay: average high 67 °F, low 41 °F 67°41° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 50 °F 75°50° JunJuly: average high 79 °F, low 55 °F 79°55° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 54 °F 78°54° AugSeptember: average high 71 °F, low 47 °F 71°47° SepOctober: average high 60 °F, low 36 °F 60°36° OctNovember: average high 47 °F, low 27 °F 47°27° NovDecember: average high 36 °F, low 19 °F 36°19° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.50 in precipitation 3.5 JanFebruary: 2.62 in precipitation 2.6 FebMarch: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 MarApril: 4.16 in precipitation 4.2 AprMay: 4.18 in precipitation 4.2 MayJune: 4.96 in precipitation 5.0 JunJuly: 4.53 in precipitation 4.5 JulAugust: 5.15 in precipitation 5.2 AugSeptember: 4.63 in precipitation 4.6 SepOctober: 4.67 in precipitation 4.7 OctNovember: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 NovDecember: 3.56 in precipitation 3.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Walton 2, NY (7 mi away); precipitation: Walton 2, NY (7 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.

138395a
Sidney Center, NY · 3 mi
138565a
Walton, NY · 5 mi
138045b
Masonville, NY · 6 mi
138385b
Sidney, NY · 8 mi
138495b
Unadilla, NY · 10 mi
137755b
Franklin, NY · 11 mi
138595b
Wells Bridge, NY · 12 mi
137545b
Deposit, NY · 12 mi

New York planting zones →

Questions about 13847

What planting zone is ZIP code 13847?

ZIP code 13847 (Trout Creek, 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 Trout Creek, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 13847 is May 21; after June 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Walton 2 station.

When is the first frost in Trout Creek, NY?

The median first fall frost near 13847 is October 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 132 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 13847?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 26 – Apr 9 and set transplants outside around May 28 – Jun 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 13847 get?

About 49.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Walton 2 station).

How hot do summers get in Trout Creek, NY?

The average high peaks at 79 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 13847 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tunkhannock at the center of ZIP 13847: gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Trout Creek, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 13847 came on Apr 12 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Trout Creek, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 13847 is 15 h 16 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 13847 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 13847 in zone 5a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.