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

Planting zone for 38235 — Mc Lemoresville, TN

ZIP code 38235 (Mc Lemoresville, Carroll County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 2 and the first fall frost October 31.

Where ZIP 38235 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 2

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 Mc Lemoresville, TN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 2median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 18only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 31median — 10% chance by Oct 19

Growing season211 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 21 and returns around November 9.

From the NOAA station Huntingdon Wtp, TN — 9 miles away, elevation 440 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 38235

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 12

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 22 – Feb 5

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

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 2) 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 38235 came on Feb 21 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 24).

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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).

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.

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 Mc Lemoresville, TN.

Soil in Mc Lemoresville, TN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 38235 is Waverly — silt loam, poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Waverly silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded, long.

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 38235; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mc Lemoresville, TN

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low28 °Faverage low, January

Hot days47days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights84nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,698base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 36 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 43 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation55.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Huntingdon Wtp, TN (9 mi away); precipitation: Atwood 0.8 Wsw, TN (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

Huntingdon, TN · 8 mi

383487b

Lavinia, TN · 9 mi

382017b

Mc Kenzie, TN · 10 mi

383217b

Cedar Grove, TN · 11 mi

Tennessee planting zones →

Questions about 38235

What planting zone is ZIP code 38235?

ZIP code 38235 (Mc Lemoresville, 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 Mc Lemoresville, TN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 38235 is April 2; after April 18 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Huntingdon Wtp station.

When is the first frost in Mc Lemoresville, TN?

The median first fall frost near 38235 is October 31, giving a median frost-free growing season of 211 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 38235?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 5 – Feb 19 and set transplants outside around Apr 9 – Apr 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 38235 get?

About 55.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Atwood 0.8 Wsw station).

How hot do summers get in Mc Lemoresville, TN?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 47 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 38235 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Waverly at the center of ZIP 38235: silt loam, poorly drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Mc Lemoresville, TN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 38235 came on Feb 21 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mc Lemoresville, TN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 38235 is 14 h 36 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 38235 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 38235 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.