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

Planting zone for 14745 — Hume, NY

ZIP code 14745 (Hume, Allegany County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 21 and the first fall frost September 30.

Where ZIP 14745 is

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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 21
First frostSep 30
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 Hume, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 21median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 30median — 10% chance by Sep 14
Growing season130 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 8 and returns around October 9.

From the NOAA station Angelica, NY — 13 miles away, elevation 1,476 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 14745

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 30
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
TomatoesTransplant · May 28 – Jun 11
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 4 – Jun 18
BeansSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 28 – Jun 11
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 5 – Aug 19
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 16 – Oct 21
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 21) and first fall frost (Sep 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 14745 came on Apr 9 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 14).

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 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.

Trees 75

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 120

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 208

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 185

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 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbeaked sedge4 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 7

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 honeysuckle16 ft · blooms late summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °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 Hume, NY.

Soil in Hume, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14745 is Varysburg — gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Varysburg gravelly 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 14745; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hume, NY

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July
Winter low13 °Faverage low, January
Hot days5days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights173nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,074base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 18 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 04 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation42.2 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall85 inper year; 88 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 33 °F, low 13 °F 33°13° JanFebruary: average high 35 °F, low 14 °F 35°14° FebMarch: average high 44 °F, low 20 °F 44°20° MarApril: average high 57 °F, low 31 °F 57°31° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 41 °F 69°41° MayJune: average high 76 °F, low 51 °F 76°51° JunJuly: average high 80 °F, low 55 °F 80°55° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° AugSeptember: average high 72 °F, low 46 °F 72°46° SepOctober: average high 60 °F, low 36 °F 60°36° OctNovember: average high 48 °F, low 29 °F 48°29° NovDecember: average high 37 °F, low 21 °F 37°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.31 in precipitation, 22.2 in snowfall 3.3❄22 JanFebruary: 2.39 in precipitation, 16.4 in snowfall 2.4❄16 FebMarch: 2.85 in precipitation, 13.2 in snowfall 2.9❄13 MarApril: 3.42 in precipitation, 2.7 in snowfall 3.4❄3 AprMay: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 MayJune: 4.10 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 JulAugust: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 SepOctober: 3.93 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 3.9❄1 OctNovember: 3.31 in precipitation, 10.3 in snowfall 3.3❄10 NovDecember: 3.35 in precipitation, 20.1 in snowfall 3.4❄20 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Angelica, NY (13 mi away); precipitation: Rushford, NY (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

147355b
Fillmore, NY · 3 mi
147445b
Houghton, NY · 5 mi
145365b
Portageville, NY · 5 mi
141305b
Pike, NY · 5 mi
140295b
Centerville, NY · 6 mi
148466a
Hunt, NY · 8 mi
147175b
Caneadea, NY · 8 mi
140655b
Freedom, NY · 9 mi

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Questions about 14745

What planting zone is ZIP code 14745?

ZIP code 14745 (Hume, 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 Hume, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14745 is May 21; after June 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Angelica station.

When is the first frost in Hume, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14745 is September 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 130 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14745?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 26 – Apr 9 and set transplants outside around May 28 – Jun 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14745 get?

About 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 85 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rushford station).

How hot do summers get in Hume, NY?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 5 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14745 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Varysburg at the center of ZIP 14745: gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Hume, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14745 came on Apr 9 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 14), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hume, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14745 is 15 h 18 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 14745 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 14745 in zone 5a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.