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

Planting zone for 14168 — Versailles, NY

ZIP code 14168 (Versailles, Cattaraugus County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 3 and the first fall frost October 20.

Where ZIP 14168 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 3
First frostOct 20
2012 zone6a

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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Versailles, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 3median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 20median — 10% chance by Oct 4
Growing season168 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 23 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Perrysburg, NY — 3 miles away, elevation 1,211 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 14168

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 12
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
TomatoesTransplant · May 10 – May 24
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 17 – May 31
BeansSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 25 – Sep 8
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 6 – Nov 10
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 3) and first fall frost (Oct 20) 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 14168 came on Apr 4 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 8).

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 Versailles, NY.

Soil in Versailles, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14168 is Orpark — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter5%high
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Orpark 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 14168; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Versailles, NY

Summer high79 °Faverage high, July
Winter low16 °Faverage low, January
Hot days4days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights149nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,383base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 18 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)
Precipitation53.7 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall208 inper year; 96 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 31 °F, low 16 °F 31°16° JanFebruary: average high 34 °F, low 16 °F 34°16° FebMarch: average high 43 °F, low 23 °F 43°23° MarApril: average high 55 °F, low 32 °F 55°32° AprMay: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° MayJune: average high 76 °F, low 55 °F 76°55° JunJuly: average high 79 °F, low 59 °F 79°59° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 58 °F 78°58° AugSeptember: average high 71 °F, low 51 °F 71°51° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 40 °F 59°40° OctNovember: average high 47 °F, low 31 °F 47°31° NovDecember: average high 36 °F, low 22 °F 36°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″2″4″6″January: 4.90 in precipitation, 66 in snowfall 4.9❄66 JanFebruary: 4.18 in precipitation, 46.3 in snowfall 4.2❄46 FebMarch: 3.81 in precipitation, 21.9 in snowfall 3.8❄22 MarApril: 3.99 in precipitation, 6.7 in snowfall 4.0❄7 AprMay: 3.65 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.6 MayJune: 4.18 in precipitation 4.2 JunJuly: 3.74 in precipitation 3.7 JulAugust: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 AugSeptember: 4.95 in precipitation 5.0 SepOctober: 5.32 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 5.3 OctNovember: 4.75 in precipitation, 15.7 in snowfall 4.8❄16 NovDecember: 5.76 in precipitation, 51.3 in snowfall 5.8❄51 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Perrysburg, NY (3 mi away); precipitation: Perrysburg, NY (3 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.

141296a
Perrysburg, NY · 3 mi
140916a
Lawtons, NY · 5 mi
140816b
Irving, NY · 5 mi
140276b
Brant, NY · 6 mi
140346a
Collins, NY · 6 mi
140356a
Collins Center, NY · 7 mi
141116a
North Collins, NY · 7 mi
140706a
Gowanda, NY · 7 mi

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Questions about 14168

What planting zone is ZIP code 14168?

ZIP code 14168 (Versailles, 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 Versailles, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14168 is May 3; after May 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Perrysburg station.

When is the first frost in Versailles, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14168 is October 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 168 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14168?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 8 – Mar 22 and set transplants outside around May 10 – May 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14168 get?

About 53.7 inches of precipitation a year and 208 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Perrysburg station).

How hot do summers get in Versailles, NY?

The average high peaks at 79 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14168 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Orpark at the center of ZIP 14168: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Versailles, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14168 came on Apr 4 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 8), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Versailles, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14168 is 15 h 18 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).