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

Planting zone for 14808 — Atlanta, NY

ZIP code 14808 (Atlanta, Steuben County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost October 19.

Where ZIP 14808 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 1

First frostOct 19

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 Atlanta, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 1median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 18only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 19median — 10% chance by Oct 4

Growing season170 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 23 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Dansville Municipal Airport, NY — 12 miles away, elevation 686 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 14808

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 10

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

TomatoesTransplant · May 8 – May 22

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 15 – May 29

BeansSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 24 – Sep 7

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 5 – Nov 9

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 1) and first fall frost (Oct 19) 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 14808 came on Apr 8 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16).

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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 6a in New York

635 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New York, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. 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 Atlanta, NY.

Soil in Atlanta, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14808 is Howard — gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter4%moderate

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Howard gravelly 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 14808; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Atlanta, NY

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low18 °Faverage low, January

Hot days14days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights132nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,800base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 18 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 03 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation29 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Dansville Municipal Airport, NY (12 mi away); precipitation: Dansville Municipal Airport, NY (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Prattsburgh, NY · 9 mi

145296a

Perkinsville, NY · 9 mi

148095b

Avoca, NY · 9 mi

145606a

Springwater, NY · 11 mi

144716a

Honeoye, NY · 13 mi

New York planting zones →

Questions about 14808

What planting zone is ZIP code 14808?

ZIP code 14808 (Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14808 is May 1; after May 18 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dansville Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Atlanta, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14808 is October 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 170 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14808?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 6 – Mar 20 and set transplants outside around May 8 – May 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14808 get?

About 29 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dansville Municipal Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Atlanta, NY?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 14 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14808 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Howard at the center of ZIP 14808: gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Atlanta, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14808 came on Apr 8 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Atlanta, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14808 is 15 h 18 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 14808 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 14808 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.