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

Planting zone for 14060 — Farmersville Station, NY

ZIP code 14060 (Farmersville Station, Cattaraugus County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 14 and the first fall frost October 6.

Where ZIP 14060 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 14
First frostOct 6
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 Farmersville Station, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 14median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 6median — 10% chance by Sep 23
Growing season144 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 2 and returns around October 19.

From the NOAA station Franklinville, NY — 11 miles away, elevation 1,591 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 14060

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 23
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
TomatoesTransplant · May 21 – Jun 4
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 28 – Jun 11
BeansSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 11 – Aug 25
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 22 – Oct 27
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 14) and first fall frost (Oct 6) 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 14060 came on Apr 9 — 8 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 Farmersville Station, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14060 is Napoli — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter5.5%high
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Napoli silt loam, 3 to 8 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 14060; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Farmersville Station, NY

Summer high79 °Faverage high, July
Winter low13 °Faverage low, February
Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights169nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,129base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 18 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 04 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation42.2 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall85 inper year; 88 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 31 °F, low 14 °F 31°14° JanFebruary: average high 33 °F, low 13 °F 33°13° FebMarch: average high 41 °F, low 20 °F 41°20° MarApril: average high 55 °F, low 32 °F 55°32° AprMay: average high 67 °F, low 43 °F 67°43° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 52 °F 75°52° JunJuly: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 55 °F 78°55° AugSeptember: average high 71 °F, low 48 °F 71°48° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 38 °F 59°38° OctNovember: average high 47 °F, low 29 °F 47°29° NovDecember: average high 36 °F, low 21 °F 36°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.31 in precipitation, 22.2 in snowfall 3.3❄22 JanFebruary: 2.39 in precipitation, 16.4 in snowfall 2.4❄16 FebMarch: 2.85 in precipitation, 13.2 in snowfall 2.9❄13 MarApril: 3.42 in precipitation, 2.7 in snowfall 3.4❄3 AprMay: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 MayJune: 4.10 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 JulAugust: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 SepOctober: 3.93 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 3.9❄1 OctNovember: 3.31 in precipitation, 10.3 in snowfall 3.3❄10 NovDecember: 3.35 in precipitation, 20.1 in snowfall 3.4❄20 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Franklinville, NY (11 mi away); precipitation: Rushford, NY (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 5b.

140655b
Freedom, NY · 3 mi
140295b
Centerville, NY · 3 mi
141335b
Sandusky, NY · 4 mi
147775b
Rushford, NY · 4 mi
147445b
Houghton, NY · 6 mi
147175b
Caneadea, NY · 9 mi
140425b
Delevan, NY · 9 mi
147455b
Hume, NY · 9 mi

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Questions about 14060

What planting zone is ZIP code 14060?

ZIP code 14060 (Farmersville Station, 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 Farmersville Station, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14060 is May 14; after May 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Franklinville station.

When is the first frost in Farmersville Station, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14060 is October 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 144 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14060?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 19 – Apr 2 and set transplants outside around May 21 – Jun 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14060 get?

About 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 85 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rushford station).

How hot do summers get in Farmersville Station, NY?

The average high peaks at 79 °F in July, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14060 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Napoli at the center of ZIP 14060: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Farmersville Station, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14060 came on Apr 9 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Farmersville Station, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14060 is 15 h 18 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 14060 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 14060 in zone 5a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.