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

Planting zone for 14898 — Woodhull, NY

ZIP code 14898 (Woodhull, Steuben 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 5.

Where ZIP 14898 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 5
2012 zone5b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Woodhull, 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 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 5median — 10% chance by Sep 23
Growing season144 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 3 and returns around October 19.

From the NOAA station Addison, NY — 11 miles away, elevation 1,001 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 14898

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 10 – Aug 24
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 21 – Oct 26
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 14) and first fall frost (Oct 5) 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 14898 came on Apr 6 — 8 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).

Soil in Woodhull, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 14898 is Volusia — channery silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureChannery silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.0slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter5%high
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Volusia channery silt 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 14898; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Woodhull, NY

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July
Winter low14 °Faverage low, January
Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights165nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,277base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 15 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 06 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation36.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 33 °F, low 14 °F 33°14° JanFebruary: average high 36 °F, low 14 °F 36°14° FebMarch: average high 44 °F, low 21 °F 44°21° MarApril: average high 58 °F, low 31 °F 58°31° AprMay: average high 70 °F, low 41 °F 70°41° MayJune: average high 78 °F, low 51 °F 78°51° JunJuly: average high 82 °F, low 56 °F 82°56° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 55 °F 81°55° AugSeptember: average high 74 °F, low 47 °F 74°47° SepOctober: average high 62 °F, low 37 °F 62°37° OctNovember: average high 49 °F, low 28 °F 49°28° NovDecember: average high 38 °F, low 21 °F 38°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.16 in precipitation 2.2 JanFebruary: 1.82 in precipitation 1.8 FebMarch: 2.46 in precipitation 2.5 MarApril: 3.59 in precipitation 3.6 AprMay: 3.01 in precipitation 3.0 MayJune: 4.10 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 3.54 in precipitation 3.5 JulAugust: 3.59 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 3.70 in precipitation 3.7 SepOctober: 3.26 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 2.81 in precipitation 2.8 NovDecember: 2.16 in precipitation 2.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Addison, NY (11 mi away); precipitation: Troupsburg 4 Ne, NY (3 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.

169285b
Knoxville, PA · 7 mi
169425b
Osceola, PA · 7 mi
148555b
Jasper, NY · 7 mi
148856a
Troupsburg, NY · 7 mi
148015b
Addison, NY · 8 mi
169205b
Elkland, PA · 9 mi
148205b
Cameron Mills, NY · 10 mi
148195b
Cameron, NY · 12 mi

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Questions about 14898

What planting zone is ZIP code 14898?

ZIP code 14898 (Woodhull, 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 Woodhull, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 14898 is May 14; after May 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Addison station.

When is the first frost in Woodhull, NY?

The median first fall frost near 14898 is October 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 144 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 14898?

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 14898 get?

About 36.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Troupsburg 4 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Woodhull, NY?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 9 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 14898 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Volusia at the center of ZIP 14898: channery silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.0 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Woodhull, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 14898 came on Apr 6 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 14), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Woodhull, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 14898 is 15 h 15 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).