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

Planting zone for 14874 — Pulteney, NY

ZIP code 14874 (Pulteney, Steuben County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 30 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 14874 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 frostApr 30

First frostOct 22

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 Pulteney, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 30median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 14only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 5

Growing season173 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 18 and returns around November 3.

From the NOAA station Penn Yan Airport, NY — 9 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 14874

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 9

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

TomatoesTransplant · May 7 – May 21

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 14 – May 28

BeansSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 30) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 14874 came on Apr 8 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 13).

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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).

Soil in Pulteney, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14874 is Mardin — channery silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureChannery silt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.6neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter5%high

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Mardin channery silt loam, 8 to 15 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 14874; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pulteney, NY

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July

Winter low18 °Faverage low, January

Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights129nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,679base 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)

Precipitation30.2 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: Penn Yan Airport, NY (9 mi away); precipitation: Penn Yan Airport, NY (9 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.

144786a

Keuka Park, NY · 4 mi

148936a

Wayne, NY · 5 mi

144186a

Branchport, NY · 6 mi

148406a

Hammondsport, NY · 6 mi

148736a

Prattsburgh, NY · 7 mi

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Questions about 14874

What planting zone is ZIP code 14874?

ZIP code 14874 (Pulteney, 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 Pulteney, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14874 is April 30; after May 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Penn Yan Airport station.

When is the first frost in Pulteney, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14874 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 173 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14874?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 5 – Mar 19 and set transplants outside around May 7 – May 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 14874 get?

About 30.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Penn Yan Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Pulteney, NY?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 9 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14874 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Mardin at the center of ZIP 14874: channery silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.6 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Pulteney, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14874 came on Apr 8 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Pulteney, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14874 is 15 h 18 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 14874 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 14874 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.