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

Planting zone for 16131 — Hartstown, PA

ZIP code 16131 (Hartstown, Crawford 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 14.

Where ZIP 16131 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 14

2012 zone5b

Was 5b 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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Hartstown, 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 14median — 10% chance by Oct 1

Growing season161 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 25 and returns around October 30.

From the NOAA station Jamestown 2 Nw, PA — 6 miles away, elevation 1,040 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 16131

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 19 – Sep 2

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 30 – Nov 4

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 4) and first fall frost (Oct 14) 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 16131 came on Mar 26 — 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 7).

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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 Hartstown, PA.

Soil in Hartstown, PA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 16131 is Red Hook — loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Red Hook loam.

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 16131; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hartstown, PA

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July

Winter low16 °Faverage low, January

Hot days4days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights146nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,538base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 11 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 10 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation43.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall62 inper year; 63 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: Jamestown 2 Nw, PA (6 mi away); precipitation: Jamestown 2 Nw, PA (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

161106a

Adamsville, PA · 4 mi

161116a

Atlantic, PA · 5 mi

163166a

Conneaut Lake, PA · 6 mi

161346a

Jamestown, PA · 6 mi

164246a

Linesville, PA · 9 mi

164226a

Harmonsburg, PA · 9 mi

161256a

Greenville, PA · 10 mi

161306a

Hadley, PA · 11 mi

Pennsylvania planting zones →

Questions about 16131

What planting zone is ZIP code 16131?

ZIP code 16131 (Hartstown, 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 Hartstown, PA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 16131 is May 4; after May 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jamestown 2 Nw station.

When is the first frost in Hartstown, PA?

The median first fall frost near 16131 is October 14, giving a median frost-free growing season of 161 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 16131?

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 16131 get?

About 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 62 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jamestown 2 Nw station).

How hot do summers get in Hartstown, PA?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 16131 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Red Hook at the center of ZIP 16131: loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Hartstown, PA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 16131 came on Mar 26 in 2026, 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hartstown, PA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 16131 is 15 h 11 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 16131 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 16131 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.