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

Planting zone for 38486 — Westpoint, TN

ZIP code 38486 (Westpoint, Lawrence County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost October 31.

Where ZIP 38486 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 8

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 Westpoint, TN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 8median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 26only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 31median — 10% chance by Oct 18

Growing season204 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 26 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Lawrenceburg Filt Plt, TN — 12 miles away, elevation 869 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 38486

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 18

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

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 8) 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 38486 came on Feb 20 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22).

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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 Westpoint, TN.

Soil in Westpoint, TN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 38486 is Baxter — gravelly silt loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Sengtown 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 38486; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Westpoint, TN

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low28 °Faverage low, January

Hot days35days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights81nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,476base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 32 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 47 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation58.8 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: Lawrenceburg Filt Plt, TN (12 mi away); precipitation: Loretto 5.2 Ne, TN (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

384507b

Collinwood, TN · 8 mi

Lawrenceburg, TN · 10 mi

384817b

Saint Joseph, TN · 10 mi

384687b

Leoma, TN · 14 mi

384527b

Cypress Inn, TN · 16 mi

356487b

Lexington, AL · 17 mi

Tennessee planting zones →

Questions about 38486

What planting zone is ZIP code 38486?

ZIP code 38486 (Westpoint, 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 Westpoint, TN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 38486 is April 8; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lawrenceburg Filt Plt station.

When is the first frost in Westpoint, TN?

The median first fall frost near 38486 is October 31, giving a median frost-free growing season of 204 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 38486?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 11 – Feb 25 and set transplants outside around Apr 15 – Apr 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 38486 get?

About 58.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Loretto 5.2 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Westpoint, TN?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 35 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 38486 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Baxter at the center of ZIP 38486: gravelly silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Westpoint, TN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 38486 came on Feb 20 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Westpoint, TN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 38486 is 14 h 32 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 38486 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 38486 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.