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

Planting zone for 15310 — Aleppo, PA

ZIP code 15310 (Aleppo, Greene County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 4 and the first fall frost October 12.

Where ZIP 15310 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 4

First frostOct 12

2012 zone6a

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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Aleppo, PA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 22only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 12median — 10% chance by Oct 1

Growing season158 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 24 and returns around October 23.

From the NOAA station Burton, WV — 11 miles away, elevation 1,240 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 15310

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 13

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

TomatoesTransplant · May 11 – May 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 18 – Jun 1

BeansSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 17 – Aug 31

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 28 – Nov 2

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 4) and first fall frost (Oct 12) 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 15310 came on Mar 10 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29).

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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 Pennsylvania

598 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Pennsylvania, 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 Aleppo, PA.

Soil in Aleppo, PA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 15310 is Dormont — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

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

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2.6%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Dormont-Culleoka complex, 25 to 50 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 15310; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Aleppo, PA

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July

Winter low19 °Faverage low, January

Hot days15days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights141nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,000base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 00 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 21 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation50.6 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: Burton, WV (11 mi away); precipitation: Burton, WV (11 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.

153526a

New Freeport, PA · 5 mi

260336a

Cameron, WV · 6 mi

153806a

Wind Ridge, PA · 6 mi

Littleton, WV · 10 mi

260396b

Glen Easton, WV · 10 mi

265626a

Burton, WV · 11 mi

Pennsylvania planting zones →

Questions about 15310

What planting zone is ZIP code 15310?

ZIP code 15310 (Aleppo, PA) 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 Aleppo, PA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 15310 is May 4; after May 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Burton station.

When is the first frost in Aleppo, PA?

The median first fall frost near 15310 is October 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 158 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 15310?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 9 – Mar 23 and set transplants outside around May 11 – May 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 15310 get?

About 50.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Burton station).

How hot do summers get in Aleppo, PA?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 15 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 15310 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Dormont at the center of ZIP 15310: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Aleppo, PA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 15310 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Aleppo, PA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 15310 is 15 h 00 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.