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

Planting zone for 14468 — Hilton, NY

ZIP code 14468 (Hilton, Monroe County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 24 and the first fall frost October 30.

Where ZIP 14468 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 24
First frostOct 30
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 Hilton, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 24median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 7only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 30median — 10% chance by Oct 12
Growing season187 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 11 and returns around November 10.

From the NOAA station Brockport, NY — 9 miles away, elevation 499 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 14468

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Apr 3
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
TomatoesTransplant · May 1 – May 15
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 8 – May 22
BeansSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 4 – Sep 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 16 – Nov 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 24) and first fall frost (Oct 30) 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 14468 came on Apr 6 — about the same time as 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 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.

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 130

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 217

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 192

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 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °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 Hilton, NY.

Soil in Hilton, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14468 is Odessa — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter6%high
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Odessa silt loam, 0 to 3 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 14468; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hilton, NY

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July
Winter low17 °Faverage low, February
Hot days4days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights128nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,648base 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)
Precipitation33.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 33 °F, low 18 °F 33°18° JanFebruary: average high 35 °F, low 17 °F 35°17° FebMarch: average high 42 °F, low 26 °F 42°26° MarApril: average high 56 °F, low 36 °F 56°36° AprMay: average high 67 °F, low 48 °F 67°48° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 58 °F 75°58° JunJuly: average high 80 °F, low 62 °F 80°62° JulAugust: average high 79 °F, low 61 °F 79°61° AugSeptember: average high 73 °F, low 54 °F 73°54° SepOctober: average high 60 °F, low 43 °F 60°43° OctNovember: average high 48 °F, low 33 °F 48°33° NovDecember: average high 38 °F, low 25 °F 38°25° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 2.10 in precipitation 2.1 JanFebruary: 1.72 in precipitation 1.7 FebMarch: 2.42 in precipitation 2.4 MarApril: 2.97 in precipitation 3.0 AprMay: 3.08 in precipitation 3.1 MayJune: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 JunJuly: 3.20 in precipitation 3.2 JulAugust: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 AugSeptember: 3.13 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 3.38 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 2.68 in precipitation 2.7 NovDecember: 2.24 in precipitation 2.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Brockport, NY (9 mi away); precipitation: Brockport 0.6 Wnw, NY (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

145156b
North Greece, NY · 5 mi
146026b
Rochester, NY · 6 mi
146386b
Rochester, NY · 6 mi
146396b
Rochester, NY · 6 mi
146446b
Rochester, NY · 6 mi
146466b
Rochester, NY · 6 mi
146496b
Rochester, NY · 6 mi
146526b
Rochester, NY · 6 mi

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Questions about 14468

What planting zone is ZIP code 14468?

ZIP code 14468 (Hilton, 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 Hilton, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14468 is April 24; after May 7 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Brockport station.

When is the first frost in Hilton, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14468 is October 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 187 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14468?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 27 – Mar 13 and set transplants outside around May 1 – May 15, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14468 get?

About 33.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Brockport 0.6 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Hilton, NY?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14468 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Odessa at the center of ZIP 14468: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Hilton, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14468 came on Apr 6 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 8), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hilton, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14468 is 15 h 24 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).