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

Planting zone for 14066 — Gainesville, NY

ZIP code 14066 (Gainesville, Wyoming 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 10.

Where ZIP 14066 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 10
2012 zone5b

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 5b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Gainesville, 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 22only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 27
Growing season156 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 28 and returns around October 27.

From the NOAA station Warsaw 6 Sw, NY — 4 miles away, elevation 1,821 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 14066

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 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 (May 7) 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 14066 came on Apr 13 — 5 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 Gainesville, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14066 is Bath — 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 matter5%high
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bath channery 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 14066; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gainesville, NY

Summer high76 °Faverage high, July
Winter low13 °Faverage low, January
Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights157nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,042base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 19 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 03 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation45.2 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 28 °F, low 13 °F 28°13° JanFebruary: average high 30 °F, low 14 °F 30°14° FebMarch: average high 38 °F, low 21 °F 38°21° MarApril: average high 51 °F, low 32 °F 51°32° AprMay: average high 64 °F, low 45 °F 64°45° MayJune: average high 72 °F, low 54 °F 72°54° JunJuly: average high 76 °F, low 58 °F 76°58° JulAugust: average high 75 °F, low 57 °F 75°57° AugSeptember: average high 68 °F, low 49 °F 68°49° SepOctober: average high 56 °F, low 39 °F 56°39° OctNovember: average high 44 °F, low 29 °F 44°29° NovDecember: average high 33 °F, low 20 °F 33°20° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.53 in precipitation 3.5 JanFebruary: 2.72 in precipitation 2.7 FebMarch: 3.10 in precipitation 3.1 MarApril: 3.51 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 3.95 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.28 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 SepOctober: 4.34 in precipitation 4.3 OctNovember: 3.69 in precipitation 3.7 NovDecember: 3.62 in precipitation 3.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Warsaw 6 Sw, NY (4 mi away); precipitation: Warsaw 6 Sw, NY (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

140245b
Bliss, NY · 4 mi
141305b
Pike, NY · 6 mi
145506a
Silver Springs, NY · 6 mi
144276a
Castile, NY · 7 mi
141135b
North Java, NY · 7 mi
145365b
Portageville, NY · 8 mi
145696a
Warsaw, NY · 8 mi
140825b
Java Center, NY · 10 mi

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Questions about 14066

What planting zone is ZIP code 14066?

ZIP code 14066 (Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14066 is May 7; after May 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Warsaw 6 Sw station.

When is the first frost in Gainesville, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14066 is October 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 156 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14066?

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 14066 get?

About 45.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Warsaw 6 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Gainesville, NY?

The average high peaks at 76 °F in July, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14066 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bath at the center of ZIP 14066: channery silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Gainesville, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14066 came on Apr 13 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gainesville, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14066 is 15 h 19 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).