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

Planting zone for 38366 — Pinson, TN

ZIP code 38366 (Pinson, Madison County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 10 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 38366 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 10
First frostOct 25
2012 zone7b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Pinson, TN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 10median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 12
Growing season200 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 30 and returns around November 4.

From the NOAA station Henderson 4 W, TN — 2 miles away, elevation 459 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 38366

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 20
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
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 10) 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 38366 came on Feb 20 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 23).

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

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 116

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 184

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican spongeplant0.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −24 °F

Grasses 157

American cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbluejoint5 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Vines 14

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

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 Pinson, TN.

Soil in Pinson, TN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 38366 is Falaya — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter1.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Falaya silt loam.

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 38366; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pinson, TN

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low27 °Faverage low, January
Hot days43days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights92nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,379base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 33 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 45 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation61.8 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 27 °F 48°27° JanFebruary: average high 52 °F, low 30 °F 52°30° FebMarch: average high 62 °F, low 36 °F 62°36° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 45 °F 71°45° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 54 °F 79°54° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 63 °F 86°63° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 67 °F 89°67° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 65 °F 88°65° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 57 °F 83°57° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 46 °F 72°46° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 36 °F 60°36° NovDecember: average high 51 °F, low 29 °F 51°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″January: 5.24 in precipitation 5.2 JanFebruary: 5.59 in precipitation 5.6 FebMarch: 6.08 in precipitation 6.1 MarApril: 6.40 in precipitation 6.4 AprMay: 5.82 in precipitation 5.8 MayJune: 5.13 in precipitation 5.1 JunJuly: 4.98 in precipitation 5.0 JulAugust: 3.69 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 4.58 in precipitation 4.6 SepOctober: 4.18 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 4.47 in precipitation 4.5 NovDecember: 5.66 in precipitation 5.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Henderson 4 W, TN (2 mi away); precipitation: Henderson 4 W, TN (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

383407b
Henderson, TN · 6 mi
383567b
Medon, TN · 9 mi
383777b
Silerton, TN · 10 mi
383017b
Jackson, TN · 10 mi
383027b
Jackson, TN · 11 mi
383037b
Jackson, TN · 11 mi
383087b
Jackson, TN · 11 mi
383147b
Jackson, TN · 11 mi

Tennessee planting zones →

Questions about 38366

What planting zone is ZIP code 38366?

ZIP code 38366 (Pinson, 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 Pinson, TN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 38366 is April 10; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Henderson 4 W station.

When is the first frost in Pinson, TN?

The median first fall frost near 38366 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 38366?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 13 – Feb 27 and set transplants outside around Apr 17 – May 1, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 38366 get?

About 61.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Henderson 4 W station).

How hot do summers get in Pinson, TN?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 43 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 38366 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Falaya at the center of ZIP 38366: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Pinson, TN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 38366 came on Feb 20 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 23), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Pinson, TN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 38366 is 14 h 33 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.