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

Planting zone for 21628 — Crumpton, MD

ZIP code 21628 (Crumpton, Queen Anne's County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost November 5.

Where ZIP 21628 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostApr 3

First frostNov 5

2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Crumpton, MD

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 3median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 5median — 10% chance by Oct 24

Growing season217 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 21 and returns around November 17.

From the NOAA station Chestertown, MD — 7 miles away, elevation 39 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 21628

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 13

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 13 – Mar 27

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 10 – Sep 24

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 22 – Nov 26

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 3) and first fall frost (Nov 5) 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 21628 came on Mar 13 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17).

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Mar 172026
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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).

Soil in Crumpton, MD

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 21628 is Hurlock — sandy loam, poorly drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

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

DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter2.25%moderate

Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Hurlock sandy loam, 0 to 2 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 21628; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Crumpton, MD

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July

Winter low27 °Faverage low, January

Hot days37days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights97nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,938base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 56 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 24 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation46 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall17 inper year; 13 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: Chestertown, MD (7 mi away); precipitation: Chestertown, MD (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

216517b

Millington, MD · 4 mi

216687b

Sudlersville, MD · 5 mi

216457b

Kennedyville, MD · 6 mi

216077b

Barclay, MD · 8 mi

216237b

Church Hill, MD · 8 mi

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Questions about 21628

What planting zone is ZIP code 21628?

ZIP code 21628 (Crumpton, MD) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Crumpton, MD?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 21628 is April 3; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chestertown station.

When is the first frost in Crumpton, MD?

The median first fall frost near 21628 is November 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 217 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 21628?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 6 – Feb 20 and set transplants outside around Apr 10 – Apr 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 21628 get?

About 46 inches of precipitation a year and 17 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chestertown station).

How hot do summers get in Crumpton, MD?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 37 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 21628 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hurlock at the center of ZIP 21628: sandy loam, poorly drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Crumpton, MD in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 21628 came on Mar 13 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Crumpton, MD?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 21628 is 14 h 56 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 21628 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 21628 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.