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

Planting zone for 37219 — Nashville, TN

ZIP code 37219 (Nashville, Davidson County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 1 and the first fall frost October 31.

Where ZIP 37219 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 1
First frostOct 31
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 Nashville, TN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 1median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 31median — 10% chance by Oct 18
Growing season213 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 20 and returns around November 9.

From the NOAA station Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN — 3 miles away, elevation 404 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 37219

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 18 – Mar 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 21 – Feb 4
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 5 – Sep 19
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 17 – Nov 21
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 1) and first fall frost (Oct 31) 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 37219 came on Feb 20 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 24).

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).

Soil in Nashville, TN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 37219 is Maury — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Maury-Urban land complex, 2 to 7 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 37219; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Nashville, TN

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low28 °Faverage low, January
Hot days51days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights76nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,655base 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
Precipitation54.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 48 °F, low 28 °F 48°28° JanFebruary: average high 52 °F, low 31 °F 52°31° FebMarch: average high 62 °F, low 39 °F 62°39° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 47 °F 72°47° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 56 °F 80°56° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 64 °F 87°64° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 67 °F 89°67° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 59 °F 84°59° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 47 °F 73°47° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 37 °F 62°37° NovDecember: average high 51 °F, low 32 °F 51°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.25 in precipitation 4.3 JanFebruary: 5.15 in precipitation 5.2 FebMarch: 4.92 in precipitation 4.9 MarApril: 5.41 in precipitation 5.4 AprMay: 5.69 in precipitation 5.7 MayJune: 4.37 in precipitation 4.4 JunJuly: 4.60 in precipitation 4.6 JulAugust: 3.85 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 3.94 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 3.74 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 NovDecember: 4.89 in precipitation 4.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN (3 mi away); precipitation: Berry Hill 1.6 Wnw, TN (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

372227b
Nashville, TN · <1 mi
372387b
Nashville, TN · <1 mi
372017b
Nashville, TN · <1 mi
372467b
Nashville, TN · <1 mi
372137b
Nashville, TN · <1 mi
372037b
Nashville, TN · 1 mi
371167b
Madison, TN · 1 mi
372247b
Nashville, TN · 1 mi

All 36 ZIP codes in Nashville → · Tennessee planting zones →

Questions about 37219

What planting zone is ZIP code 37219?

ZIP code 37219 (Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 37219 is April 1; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Shelby Bottoms Nature station.

When is the first frost in Nashville, TN?

The median first fall frost near 37219 is October 31, giving a median frost-free growing season of 213 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 37219?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 4 – Feb 18 and set transplants outside around Apr 8 – Apr 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 37219 get?

About 54.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Berry Hill 1.6 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Nashville, TN?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 51 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 37219 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Maury at the center of ZIP 37219: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Nashville, TN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 37219 came on Feb 20 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Nashville, TN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 37219 is 14 h 37 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 37219 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 37219 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.