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

Planting zone for 14542 — Rose, NY

ZIP code 14542 (Rose, Wayne County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 6 and the first fall frost October 10.

Where ZIP 14542 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 frostMay 6
First frostOct 10
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Rose, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 6median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 27
Growing season158 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 25 and returns around October 25.

From the NOAA station Sodus 1w, NY — 12 miles away, elevation 443 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 14542

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
TomatoesTransplant · May 13 – May 27
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 20 – Jun 3
BeansSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 15 – Aug 29
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 26 – Oct 31
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 6) and first fall frost (Oct 10) 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 14542 came on Apr 10 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11).

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 Rose, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14542 is Canandaigua — silt loam, very poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageVery poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter9.5%high
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Canandaigua silt loam.

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 14542; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Rose, NY

Summer high79 °Faverage high, July
Winter low16 °Faverage low, January
Hot days8days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights132nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,312base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 23 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 59 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation38.2 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 31 °F, low 16 °F 31°16° JanFebruary: average high 33 °F, low 17 °F 33°17° FebMarch: average high 41 °F, low 24 °F 41°24° MarApril: average high 54 °F, low 34 °F 54°34° AprMay: average high 67 °F, low 45 °F 67°45° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 54 °F 75°54° JunJuly: average high 79 °F, low 59 °F 79°59° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 58 °F 78°58° AugSeptember: average high 72 °F, low 51 °F 72°51° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 41 °F 59°41° OctNovember: average high 47 °F, low 31 °F 47°31° NovDecember: average high 36 °F, low 23 °F 36°23° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 2.79 in precipitation 2.8 JanFebruary: 2.30 in precipitation 2.3 FebMarch: 2.49 in precipitation 2.5 MarApril: 3.06 in precipitation 3.1 AprMay: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 MayJune: 3.59 in precipitation 3.6 JunJuly: 3.57 in precipitation 3.6 JulAugust: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 AugSeptember: 3.59 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.92 in precipitation 3.9 OctNovember: 3.03 in precipitation 3.0 NovDecember: 2.68 in precipitation 2.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Sodus 1w, NY (12 mi away); precipitation: Clyde Lock 26, NY (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

3 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

145166b
North Rose, NY · 4 mi
144336a
Clyde, NY · 5 mi
131546a
South Butler, NY · 6 mi
145906b
Wolcott, NY · 7 mi
144136b
Alton, NY · 7 mi
131466a
Savannah, NY · 7 mi
144896b
Lyons, NY · 7 mi
145556b
Sodus Point, NY · 9 mi

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Questions about 14542

What planting zone is ZIP code 14542?

ZIP code 14542 (Rose, 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 Rose, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14542 is May 6; after May 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sodus 1w station.

When is the first frost in Rose, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14542 is October 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 158 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14542?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 11 – Mar 25 and set transplants outside around May 13 – May 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14542 get?

About 38.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clyde Lock 26 station).

How hot do summers get in Rose, NY?

The average high peaks at 79 °F in July, with about 8 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14542 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Canandaigua at the center of ZIP 14542: silt loam, very poorly drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Rose, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14542 came on Apr 10 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 Rose, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14542 is 15 h 23 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 14542 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 14542 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.