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

Planting zone for 15324 — Cokeburg, PA

ZIP code 15324 (Cokeburg, Washington County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 24 and the first fall frost October 23.

Where ZIP 15324 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostApr 24

First frostOct 23

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 Cokeburg, PA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 24median — 50% chance of a later frost

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

First fall frostOctober 23median — 10% chance by Oct 8

Growing season181 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 11 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Washington 3 Ne, PA — 9 miles away, elevation 1,299 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 15324

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Apr 3

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 3 – Apr 17

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

TomatoesTransplant · May 1 – May 15

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 8 – May 22

BeansSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 28 – Sep 11

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 9 – Nov 13

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 24) and first fall frost (Oct 23) 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 15324 came on Mar 10 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 27).

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Mar 10

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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 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.

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 Cokeburg, PA.

Soil in Cokeburg, PA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 15324 is Aquents — silt loam, poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter0.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Dumps, mine.

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 15324; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Cokeburg, PA

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low20 °Faverage low, January

Hot days6days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights122nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,122base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 02 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 19 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation41.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall32 inper year; 41 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Washington 3 Ne, PA (9 mi away); precipitation: Washington 3 Ne, PA (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

153606b

Scenery Hill, PA · 1 mi

153316b

Ellsworth, PA · 2 mi

153136b

Beallsville, PA · 3 mi

153146b

Bentleyville, PA · 4 mi

153586b

Richeyville, PA · 5 mi

154276b

Daisytown, PA · 6 mi

153336b

Fredericktown, PA · 6 mi

153306b

Eighty Four, PA · 6 mi

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Questions about 15324

What planting zone is ZIP code 15324?

ZIP code 15324 (Cokeburg, 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 Cokeburg, PA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 15324 is April 24; after May 18 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Washington 3 Ne station.

When is the first frost in Cokeburg, PA?

The median first fall frost near 15324 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 181 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 15324?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 27 – Mar 13 and set transplants outside around May 1 – May 15, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 15324 get?

About 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 32 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Washington 3 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Cokeburg, PA?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 6 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 15324 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Aquents at the center of ZIP 15324: silt loam, poorly drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Cokeburg, PA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 15324 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Cokeburg, PA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 15324 is 15 h 02 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 15324 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 15324 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.