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

Planting zone for 14487 — Livonia, NY

ZIP code 14487 (Livonia, Livingston County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 18.

Where ZIP 14487 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 2
First frostOct 18
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 Livonia, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 18median — 10% chance by Oct 2
Growing season167 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 22 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Hemlock, NY — 3 miles away, elevation 902 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 14487

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30
BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 23 – Sep 6
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 4 – Nov 8
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 18) 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 14487 came on Apr 5 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 13).

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 Livonia, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14487 is Lima — loam, moderately well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.0neutral; 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: Lima-Kendaia complex, 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 14487; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Livonia, NY

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July
Winter low17 °Faverage low, January
Hot days4days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights138nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,574base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 20 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)
Precipitation37.3 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 17 °F 33°17° JanFebruary: average high 35 °F, low 17 °F 35°17° FebMarch: average high 43 °F, low 24 °F 43°24° MarApril: average high 57 °F, low 35 °F 57°35° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° MayJune: average high 77 °F, low 56 °F 77°56° JunJuly: average high 81 °F, low 60 °F 81°60° JulAugust: average high 79 °F, low 59 °F 79°59° AugSeptember: average high 73 °F, low 53 °F 73°53° SepOctober: average high 60 °F, low 42 °F 60°42° OctNovember: average high 49 °F, low 32 °F 49°32° NovDecember: average high 38 °F, low 24 °F 38°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.15 in precipitation 2.1 JanFebruary: 1.82 in precipitation 1.8 FebMarch: 2.63 in precipitation 2.6 MarApril: 3.03 in precipitation 3.0 AprMay: 3.30 in precipitation 3.3 MayJune: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 JunJuly: 4.19 in precipitation 4.2 JulAugust: 3.77 in precipitation 3.8 AugSeptember: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.72 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 2.84 in precipitation 2.8 NovDecember: 2.55 in precipitation 2.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hemlock, NY (3 mi away); precipitation: Hemlock, NY (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

144886a
Livonia Center, NY · <1 mi
144666a
Hemlock, NY · 4 mi
144806a
Lakeville, NY · 4 mi
145586a
South Lima, NY · 4 mi
144856a
Lima, NY · 6 mi
144546a
Geneseo, NY · 6 mi
144356a
Conesus, NY · 7 mi
144146a
Avon, NY · 8 mi

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Questions about 14487

What planting zone is ZIP code 14487?

ZIP code 14487 (Livonia, 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 Livonia, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14487 is May 2; after May 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hemlock station.

When is the first frost in Livonia, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14487 is October 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 167 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14487?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14487 get?

About 37.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hemlock station).

How hot do summers get in Livonia, NY?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14487 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lima at the center of ZIP 14487: loam, moderately well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Livonia, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14487 came on Apr 5 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Livonia, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14487 is 15 h 20 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 14487 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 14487 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.