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

Planting zone for 14102 — Marilla, NY

ZIP code 14102 (Marilla, Erie County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 7 and the first fall frost October 10.

Where ZIP 14102 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F
Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C
Last frostMay 7
First frostOct 10
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 Marilla, 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 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 27
Growing season155 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Wales, NY — 7 miles away, elevation 1,135 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 14102

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 14102 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).

Soil in Marilla, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14102 is Blasdell — channery silt loam, well drained.

TextureChannery silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Blasdell channery silt loam, 15 to 25 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 14102; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Marilla, NY

Summer high79 °Faverage high, July
Winter low15 °Faverage low, January
Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights151nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,287base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 21 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 01 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation44.2 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 32 °F, low 15 °F 32°15° JanFebruary: average high 33 °F, low 15 °F 33°15° FebMarch: average high 42 °F, low 22 °F 42°22° MarApril: average high 55 °F, low 33 °F 55°33° AprMay: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 54 °F 75°54° JunJuly: average high 79 °F, low 58 °F 79°58° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 57 °F 78°57° AugSeptember: average high 72 °F, low 50 °F 72°50° SepOctober: average high 60 °F, low 40 °F 60°40° OctNovember: average high 47 °F, low 31 °F 47°31° NovDecember: average high 37 °F, low 22 °F 37°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.14 in precipitation 3.1 JanFebruary: 2.63 in precipitation 2.6 FebMarch: 3.08 in precipitation 3.1 MarApril: 3.79 in precipitation 3.8 AprMay: 3.87 in precipitation 3.9 MayJune: 3.80 in precipitation 3.8 JunJuly: 4.20 in precipitation 4.2 JulAugust: 3.49 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.78 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 4.71 in precipitation 4.7 OctNovember: 3.86 in precipitation 3.9 NovDecember: 3.87 in precipitation 3.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Wales, NY (7 mi away); precipitation: Elma Center 0.7 Se, NY (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

140596a
Elma, NY · 4 mi
140046a
Alden, NY · 4 mi
140526a
East Aurora, NY · 5 mi
141696a
Wales Center, NY · 6 mi
140866a
Lancaster, NY · 6 mi
140375b
Cowlesville, NY · 6 mi
141406a
Spring Brook, NY · 6 mi
140386a
Crittenden, NY · 8 mi

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Questions about 14102

What planting zone is ZIP code 14102?

ZIP code 14102 (Marilla, 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 Marilla, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14102 is May 7; after May 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wales station.

When is the first frost in Marilla, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14102 is October 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 155 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14102?

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 14102 get?

About 44.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Elma Center 0.7 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Marilla, 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 14102 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Blasdell at the center of ZIP 14102: channery silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Marilla, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14102 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 Marilla, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14102 is 15 h 21 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 14102 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 14102 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.