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

Planting zone for 37082 — Kingston Springs, TN

ZIP code 37082 (Kingston Springs, Cheatham County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 13 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 37082 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 13
First frostOct 25
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 Kingston Springs, TN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 13median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 12
Growing season195 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 1 and returns around November 4.

From the NOAA station Kingston Springs, TN — within 1 mile, elevation 518 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 37082

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 23
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 30 – Sep 13
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 11 – Nov 15
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 13) and first fall frost (Oct 25) 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 37082 came on Feb 21 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 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 7b in Tennessee

566 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Tennessee, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 82

Shrubs 116

Wildflowers & perennials 184

Grasses 157

Vines 14

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 Kingston Springs, TN.

Soil in Kingston Springs, TN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 37082 is Hawthorne — gravelly silt loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.6strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hawthorne gravelly silt loam, 5 to 12 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 37082; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kingston Springs, TN

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low27 °Faverage low, January
Hot days51days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights96nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,643base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 37 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 42 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation50.5 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall1 inper year

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 50 °F, low 27 °F 50°27° JanFebruary: average high 54 °F, low 29 °F 54°29° FebMarch: average high 63 °F, low 36 °F 63°36° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 44 °F 73°44° AprMay: average high 81 °F, low 54 °F 81°54° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 63 °F 88°63° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 67 °F 91°67° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 65 °F 91°65° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 58 °F 85°58° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 45 °F 75°45° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 35 °F 63°35° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 29 °F 53°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.91 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 3.9 JanFebruary: 4.19 in precipitation, 0.8 in snowfall 4.2❄1 FebMarch: 4.84 in precipitation 4.8 MarApril: 4.77 in precipitation 4.8 AprMay: 5.43 in precipitation 5.4 MayJune: 3.97 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 4.36 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 3.32 in precipitation 3.3 AugSeptember: 3.92 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 3.61 in precipitation 3.6 NovDecember: 4.80 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 4.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Kingston Springs, TN (within 1 mile); precipitation: Kingston Springs, TN (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

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Questions about 37082

What planting zone is ZIP code 37082?

ZIP code 37082 (Kingston Springs, TN) 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 Kingston Springs, TN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 37082 is April 13; after April 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kingston Springs station.

When is the first frost in Kingston Springs, TN?

The median first fall frost near 37082 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 195 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 37082?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 16 – Mar 2 and set transplants outside around Apr 20 – May 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 37082 get?

About 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kingston Springs station).

How hot do summers get in Kingston Springs, TN?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 51 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 37082 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hawthorne at the center of ZIP 37082: gravelly silt loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Kingston Springs, TN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 37082 came on Feb 21 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kingston Springs, TN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 37082 is 14 h 37 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 37082 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 37082 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.