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

Planting zone for 38007 — Bogota, TN

ZIP code 38007 (Bogota, Dyer County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost November 2.

Where ZIP 38007 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 frostMar 28
First frostNov 2
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 Bogota, TN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 28median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 15only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 2median — 10% chance by Oct 20
Growing season221 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 14 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Dyersburg Iii Golf, TN — 11 miles away, elevation 299 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 38007

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 14 – Mar 7
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 7 – Mar 21
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 7 – Sep 21
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 19 – Nov 23
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 28) and first fall frost (Nov 2) 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 38007 came on Feb 20 — 6 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 Bogota, TN.

Soil in Bogota, TN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 38007 is Dexter — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.9moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.25%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bosket silt loam (Dexter).

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 38007; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Bogota, TN

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, January
Hot days53days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights69nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,948base 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
Precipitation53.3 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 47 °F, low 29 °F 47°29° JanFebruary: average high 52 °F, low 32 °F 52°32° FebMarch: average high 61 °F, low 40 °F 61°40° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 49 °F 71°49° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 60 °F 80°60° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 68 °F 88°68° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 71 °F 90°71° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 61 °F 84°61° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 49 °F 73°49° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° NovDecember: average high 50 °F, low 33 °F 50°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.80 in precipitation 3.8 JanFebruary: 4.56 in precipitation 4.6 FebMarch: 5.87 in precipitation 5.9 MarApril: 5.08 in precipitation 5.1 AprMay: 5.38 in precipitation 5.4 MayJune: 4.47 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 4.29 in precipitation 4.3 JulAugust: 3.27 in precipitation 3.3 AugSeptember: 2.64 in precipitation 2.6 SepOctober: 4.16 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 4.54 in precipitation 4.5 NovDecember: 5.19 in precipitation 5.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Dyersburg Iii Golf, TN (11 mi away); precipitation: Dyersburg Iii Golf, TN (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

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Questions about 38007

What planting zone is ZIP code 38007?

ZIP code 38007 (Bogota, 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 Bogota, TN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 38007 is March 28; after April 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dyersburg Iii Golf station.

When is the first frost in Bogota, TN?

The median first fall frost near 38007 is November 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 221 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 38007?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 31 – Feb 14 and set transplants outside around Apr 4 – Apr 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 38007 get?

About 53.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dyersburg Iii Golf station).

How hot do summers get in Bogota, TN?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 53 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 38007 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Dexter at the center of ZIP 38007: silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Bogota, TN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 38007 came on Feb 20 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Bogota, TN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 38007 is 14 h 37 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 38007 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 38007 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.