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

Planting zone for 14414 — Avon, NY

ZIP code 14414 (Avon, Livingston 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 15.

Where ZIP 14414 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 15

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 Avon, 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 15only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 15median — 10% chance by Oct 1

Growing season163 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 21 and returns around October 29.

From the NOAA station Avon, NY — 2 miles away, elevation 545 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 14414

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 20 – Sep 3

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 1 – Nov 5

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 3) and first fall frost (Oct 15) 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 14414 came on Apr 5 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12).

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Apr 122026
Apr 5

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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).

Soil in Avon, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14414 is Hilton — loam, moderately well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hilton 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 14414; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Avon, NY

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July

Winter low16 °Faverage low, January

Hot days7days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights143nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,554base 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)

Precipitation33.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall52 inper year; 66 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Avon, NY (2 mi away); precipitation: Avon, NY (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

145586a

South Lima, NY · 4 mi

Livonia Center, NY · 7 mi

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Questions about 14414

What planting zone is ZIP code 14414?

ZIP code 14414 (Avon, 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 Avon, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14414 is May 3; after May 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Avon station.

When is the first frost in Avon, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14414 is October 15, giving a median frost-free growing season of 163 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14414?

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 14414 get?

About 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 52 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Avon station).

How hot do summers get in Avon, NY?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 7 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14414 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hilton at the center of ZIP 14414: loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Avon, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14414 came on Apr 5 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Avon, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14414 is 15 h 21 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).