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

Planting zone for 19478 — Spring Mount, PA

ZIP code 19478 (Spring Mount, Montgomery County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 24 and the first fall frost October 15.

Where ZIP 19478 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 24
First frostOct 15
2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Spring Mount, 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 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 15median — 10% chance by Oct 1
Growing season173 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 10 and returns around October 27.

From the NOAA station Graterford 1 E, PA — 4 miles away, elevation 279 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 19478

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 20 – Sep 3
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 1 – Nov 5
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 24) and first fall frost (Oct 15) 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 19478 came on Mar 24 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26).

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 7a in Pennsylvania

620 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Pennsylvania, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 78

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 123

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 212

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 181

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 11

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °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 °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 Spring Mount, PA.

Soil in Spring Mount, PA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 19478 is Neshaminy — silt loam, well drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Urban land-Neshaminy complex, 0 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 19478; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Spring Mount, PA

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days21days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights137nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,234base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 03 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 18 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation49.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 40 °F, low 20 °F 40°20° JanFebruary: average high 42 °F, low 22 °F 42°22° FebMarch: average high 50 °F, low 29 °F 50°29° MarApril: average high 62 °F, low 39 °F 62°39° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 49 °F 72°49° MayJune: average high 81 °F, low 59 °F 81°59° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 61 °F 84°61° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° SepOctober: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 32 °F 55°32° NovDecember: average high 45 °F, low 25 °F 45°25° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.35 in precipitation 3.4 JanFebruary: 3.02 in precipitation 3.0 FebMarch: 4.08 in precipitation 4.1 MarApril: 3.83 in precipitation 3.8 AprMay: 3.92 in precipitation 3.9 MayJune: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 5.08 in precipitation 5.1 JulAugust: 4.80 in precipitation 4.8 AugSeptember: 4.98 in precipitation 5.0 SepOctober: 4.57 in precipitation 4.6 OctNovember: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 NovDecember: 4.14 in precipitation 4.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Graterford 1 E, PA (4 mi away); precipitation: Harleysville 3.9 Wnw, PA (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

189587a
Salfordville, PA · 2 mi
194927a
Zieglerville, PA · 2 mi
194737a
Schwenksville, PA · 2 mi
189577a
Salford, PA · 2 mi
189797a
Woxall, PA · 3 mi
194387a
Harleysville, PA · 4 mi
194417a
Harleysville, PA · 4 mi
180747a
Perkiomenville, PA · 4 mi

Pennsylvania planting zones →

Questions about 19478

What planting zone is ZIP code 19478?

ZIP code 19478 (Spring Mount, PA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Spring Mount, PA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 19478 is April 24; after May 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Graterford 1 E station.

When is the first frost in Spring Mount, PA?

The median first fall frost near 19478 is October 15, giving a median frost-free growing season of 173 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 19478?

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 19478 get?

About 49.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Harleysville 3.9 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Spring Mount, PA?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 21 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 19478 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Neshaminy at the center of ZIP 19478: silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Spring Mount, PA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 19478 came on Mar 24 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Spring Mount, PA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 19478 is 15 h 03 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).