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

Planting zone for 14727 — Cuba, NY

ZIP code 14727 (Cuba, Allegany County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 14 and the first fall frost October 6.

Where ZIP 14727 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.

Zone5b−15 to −10 °F

Coldest night−26.1 to −23.3 °C

Last frostMay 14

First frostOct 6

2012 zone5a

Was 5a 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 5b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Cuba, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 14median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 30only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 6median — 10% chance by Sep 23

Growing season144 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 2 and returns around October 19.

From the NOAA station Franklinville, NY — 12 miles away, elevation 1,591 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 14727

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 23

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

TomatoesTransplant · May 21 – Jun 4

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 28 – Jun 11

BeansSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 21 – Jun 4

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 11 – Aug 25

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 22 – Oct 27

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 14) and first fall frost (Oct 6) 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 14727 came on Apr 6 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 15).

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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 5b in New York

609 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New York, and rated by the USDA to survive −15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5b. 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 Cuba, NY.

Soil in Cuba, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14727 is Wiscoy — channery silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureChannery silt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.4slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter7%high

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Wiscoy-Volusia complex, 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 14727; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Cuba, NY

Summer high79 °Faverage high, July

Winter low13 °Faverage low, February

Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights169nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,129base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 16 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 05 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation46.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall103 inper year; 89 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: Franklinville, NY (12 mi away); precipitation: Friendship 7 Sw, NY (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 5b.

147145b

Black Creek, NY · 6 mi

147435b

Hinsdale, NY · 6 mi

147395b

Friendship, NY · 7 mi

147865b

West Clarksville, NY · 7 mi

147375b

Franklinville, NY · 11 mi

147115b

Belfast, NY · 11 mi

147885b

Westons Mills, NY · 11 mi

147745b

Richburg, NY · 11 mi

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Questions about 14727

What planting zone is ZIP code 14727?

ZIP code 14727 (Cuba, NY) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −15 to −10 °F (−26.1 to −23.3 °C).

When is the last frost in Cuba, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14727 is May 14; after May 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Franklinville station.

When is the first frost in Cuba, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14727 is October 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 144 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14727?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 19 – Apr 2 and set transplants outside around May 21 – Jun 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14727 get?

About 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 103 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Friendship 7 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Cuba, NY?

The average high peaks at 79 °F in July, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14727 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Wiscoy at the center of ZIP 14727: channery silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.4 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Cuba, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14727 came on Apr 6 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Cuba, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14727 is 15 h 16 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 14727 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 14727 in zone 5a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.