Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 14174 — Youngstown, NY

ZIP code 14174 (Youngstown, Niagara County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 28.

Where ZIP 14174 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostApr 29

First frostOct 28

2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Youngstown, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 29median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 12only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 28median — 10% chance by Oct 10

Growing season181 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 18 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Youngstown 2 E, NY — within 1 mile, elevation 295 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 14174

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

TomatoesTransplant · May 6 – May 20

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 13 – May 27

BeansSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 2 – Sep 16

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 14 – Nov 18

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 28) 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 14174 came on Apr 12 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11).

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Apr 112026
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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 6b in New York

641 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New York, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Youngstown, NY.

Soil in Youngstown, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14174 is Rhinebeck — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.2slightly 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: Rhinebeck silt loam, 0 to 2 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 14174; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Youngstown, NY

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low19 °Faverage low, January

Hot days11days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights129nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,739base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 24 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 58 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation34.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall55 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Youngstown 2 E, NY (within 1 mile); precipitation: Youngstown 2 E, NY (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

141446b

Stella Niagara, NY · 4 mi

141076b

Model City, NY · 4 mi

141316b

Ransomville, NY · 5 mi

140926b

Lewiston, NY · 5 mi

141096b

Niagara University, NY · 8 mi

143056b

Niagara Falls, NY · 9 mi

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Questions about 14174

What planting zone is ZIP code 14174?

ZIP code 14174 (Youngstown, NY) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Youngstown, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14174 is April 29; after May 12 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Youngstown 2 E station.

When is the first frost in Youngstown, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14174 is October 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 181 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14174?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 4 – Mar 18 and set transplants outside around May 6 – May 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14174 get?

About 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 55 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Youngstown 2 E station).

How hot do summers get in Youngstown, NY?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 11 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14174 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Rhinebeck at the center of ZIP 14174: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Youngstown, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14174 came on Apr 12 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Youngstown, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14174 is 15 h 24 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).