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

Planting zone for 40324 — Georgetown, KY

ZIP code 40324 (Georgetown, Scott County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 13 and the first fall frost October 28.

Where ZIP 40324 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostApr 13

First frostOct 28

2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Georgetown, KY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 13median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 1only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 28median — 10% chance by Oct 16

Growing season196 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 6.

From the NOAA station Lexington Bluegrass Airport, KY — 14 miles away, elevation 981 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 40324

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 23

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 2 – Sep 16

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 14 – Nov 18

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 13) and first fall frost (Oct 28) 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 40324 came on Mar 7 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14).

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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 6b in Kentucky

531 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Kentucky, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. 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 Georgetown, KY.

Soil in Georgetown, KY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 40324 is Bluegrass — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.1neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2.6%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bluegrass-Maury silt loams, 2 to 6 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 40324; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Georgetown, KY

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, January

Hot days25days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights90nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,093base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 50 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 30 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation49.2 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: Lexington Bluegrass Airport, KY (14 mi away); precipitation: Georgetown 1.3 Nne, KY (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

5 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

405117a

Lexington, KY · 9 mi

403796b

Stamping Ground, KY · 9 mi

403706b

Sadieville, KY · 10 mi

403476b

Midway, KY · 11 mi

405987a

Lexington, KY · 12 mi

405107a

Lexington, KY · 12 mi

405087a

Lexington, KY · 13 mi

405057a

Lexington, KY · 14 mi

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Questions about 40324

What planting zone is ZIP code 40324?

ZIP code 40324 (Georgetown, KY) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Georgetown, KY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 40324 is April 13; after May 1 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lexington Bluegrass Airport station.

When is the first frost in Georgetown, KY?

The median first fall frost near 40324 is October 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 196 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 40324?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 16 – Mar 2 and set transplants outside around Apr 20 – May 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 40324 get?

About 49.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Georgetown 1.3 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Georgetown, KY?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 25 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 40324 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bluegrass at the center of ZIP 40324: silt loam, well drained, pH about 7.1 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Georgetown, KY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 40324 came on Mar 7 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Georgetown, KY?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 40324 is 14 h 50 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.