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

Planting zone for 15765 — Penn Run, PA

ZIP code 15765 (Penn Run, Indiana County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 8 and the first fall frost October 13.

Where ZIP 15765 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 frostMay 8

First frostOct 13

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 Penn Run, PA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 8median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 24only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 13median — 10% chance by Oct 1

Growing season157 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 27 and returns around October 25.

From the NOAA station Indiana 3 Se, PA — 6 miles away, elevation 1,102 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 15765

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 17

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

TomatoesTransplant · May 15 – May 29

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 22 – Jun 5

BeansSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 18 – Sep 1

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 29 – Nov 3

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 8) and first fall frost (Oct 13) 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 15765 came on Mar 12 — 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 1).

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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 Penn Run, PA.

Soil in Penn Run, PA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 15765 is Gilpin — channery silt loam, well drained.

TextureChannery silt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3.9%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Gilpin-Weikert channery silt loams, 15 to 25 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 15765; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Penn Run, PA

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low18 °Faverage low, January

Hot days8days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights131nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,703base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 05 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 16 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation47.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall46 inper year; 49 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: Indiana 3 Se, PA (6 mi away); precipitation: Indiana 3 Se, PA (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

6 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

157456a

Heilwood, PA · 5 mi

157206b

Brush Valley, PA · 5 mi

157286a

Clymer, PA · 6 mi

159576a

Strongstown, PA · 6 mi

157616a

Mentcle, PA · 6 mi

157486b

Homer City, PA · 6 mi

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Questions about 15765

What planting zone is ZIP code 15765?

ZIP code 15765 (Penn Run, 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 Penn Run, PA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 15765 is May 8; after May 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Indiana 3 Se station.

When is the first frost in Penn Run, PA?

The median first fall frost near 15765 is October 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 157 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 15765?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 13 – Mar 27 and set transplants outside around May 15 – May 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 15765 get?

About 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 46 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Indiana 3 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Penn Run, PA?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 8 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 15765 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gilpin at the center of ZIP 15765: channery silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Penn Run, PA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 15765 came on Mar 12 in 2026, 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Penn Run, PA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 15765 is 15 h 05 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 15765 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 15765 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.