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

Planting zone for 15096 — Warrendale, PA

ZIP code 15096 (Warrendale, Allegheny County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 15096 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F
Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C
Last frostApr 8
First frostNov 8
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Warrendale, PA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 27
Growing season212 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 18.

From the NOAA station Glenwillard Dashields L&D, PA — 10 miles away, elevation 709 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 15096

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 13 – Sep 27
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 25 – Nov 29
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 8) and first fall frost (Nov 8) 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 15096 came on Mar 15 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29).

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 6b in Pennsylvania

605 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Pennsylvania, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 76

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 122

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 209

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 173

American beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Vines 10

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 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fsummer grape30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °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 Warrendale, PA.

Soil in Warrendale, PA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 15096 is Ernest — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.7strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Ernest 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 15096; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Warrendale, PA

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July
Winter low21 °Faverage low, January
Hot days26days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights93nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,218base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 05 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 15 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation42.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 36 °F, low 21 °F 36°21° JanFebruary: average high 39 °F, low 22 °F 39°22° FebMarch: average high 48 °F, low 28 °F 48°28° MarApril: average high 61 °F, low 40 °F 61°40° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 51 °F 72°51° MayJune: average high 80 °F, low 60 °F 80°60° JunJuly: average high 84 °F, low 64 °F 84°64° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 63 °F 83°63° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 56 °F 76°56° SepOctober: average high 64 °F, low 45 °F 64°45° OctNovember: average high 50 °F, low 34 °F 50°34° NovDecember: average high 40 °F, low 27 °F 40°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.18 in precipitation 3.2 JanFebruary: 2.58 in precipitation 2.6 FebMarch: 3.34 in precipitation 3.3 MarApril: 3.54 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 3.95 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.22 in precipitation 4.2 JunJuly: 4.36 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 4.05 in precipitation 4.0 SepOctober: 3.19 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 3.18 in precipitation 3.2 NovDecember: 3.15 in precipitation 3.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Glenwillard Dashields L&D, PA (10 mi away); precipitation: Fox Run 1.6 Nne, PA (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

150956b
Warrendale, PA · <1 mi
150156b
Bradfordwoods, PA · 1 mi
150906b
Wexford, PA · 2 mi
150866b
Warrendale, PA · 2 mi
160666b
Cranberry Township, PA · 4 mi
160466b
Mars, PA · 4 mi
151276b
Ingomar, PA · 5 mi
150056b
Baden, PA · 6 mi

All 3 ZIP codes in Warrendale → · Pennsylvania planting zones →

Questions about 15096

What planting zone is ZIP code 15096?

ZIP code 15096 (Warrendale, PA) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Warrendale, PA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 15096 is April 8; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Glenwillard Dashields L&D station.

When is the first frost in Warrendale, PA?

The median first fall frost near 15096 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 212 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 15096?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 11 – Feb 25 and set transplants outside around Apr 15 – Apr 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 15096 get?

About 42.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fox Run 1.6 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Warrendale, PA?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 26 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 15096 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Ernest at the center of ZIP 15096: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.7 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Warrendale, PA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 15096 came on Mar 15 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Warrendale, PA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 15096 is 15 h 05 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 15096 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 15096 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.