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

Planting zone for 41081 — Plummers Landing, KY

ZIP code 41081 (Plummers Landing, Fleming County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 12 and the first fall frost October 30.

Where ZIP 41081 is

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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 12
First frostOct 30
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 Plummers Landing, KY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 12median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 30median — 10% chance by Oct 17
Growing season200 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 8.

From the NOAA station Flemingsburg 2 N, KY — 7 miles away, elevation 942 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 41081

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 22
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 4 – Sep 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 16 – Nov 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 12) and first fall frost (Oct 30) 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 41081 came on Mar 8 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15).

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 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.

Trees 76

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 107

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 black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 177

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 147

autumn 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 °Fblister sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbluejoint5 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Vines 12

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °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 Plummers Landing, KY.

Soil in Plummers Landing, KY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 41081 is Cynthiana — silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cynthiana-Faywood complex, very rocky, 12 to 35 percent slopes, eroded.

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 41081; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Plummers Landing, KY

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, January
Hot days21days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights100nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,735base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 50 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 29 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation49.8 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall9 inper year; 15 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 41 °F, low 23 °F 41°23° JanFebruary: average high 45 °F, low 25 °F 45°25° FebMarch: average high 54 °F, low 32 °F 54°32° MarApril: average high 66 °F, low 42 °F 66°42° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 53 °F 75°53° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 61 °F 83°61° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° JulAugust: average high 85 °F, low 63 °F 85°63° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 56 °F 80°56° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 34 °F 55°34° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 28 °F 46°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.71 in precipitation, 2.7 in snowfall 3.7❄3 JanFebruary: 3.50 in precipitation, 3.2 in snowfall 3.5❄3 FebMarch: 4.72 in precipitation, 1.4 in snowfall 4.7❄1 MarApril: 4.66 in precipitation 4.7 AprMay: 4.76 in precipitation 4.8 MayJune: 4.81 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 5.82 in precipitation 5.8 JulAugust: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.39 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 3.24 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 3.2 NovDecember: 4.23 in precipitation, 1.2 in snowfall 4.2❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Flemingsburg 2 N, KY (7 mi away); precipitation: Flemingsburg 2 N, KY (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

410416b
Flemingsburg, KY · 4 mi
410496b
Hillsboro, KY · 7 mi
410376b
Elizaville, KY · 8 mi
403506b
Moorefield, KY · 9 mi
410936b
Wallingford, KY · 9 mi
410396b
Ewing, KY · 9 mi
403606b
Owingsville, KY · 13 mi
403746b
Sharpsburg, KY · 14 mi

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Questions about 41081

What planting zone is ZIP code 41081?

ZIP code 41081 (Plummers Landing, 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 Plummers Landing, KY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 41081 is April 12; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Flemingsburg 2 N station.

When is the first frost in Plummers Landing, KY?

The median first fall frost near 41081 is October 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 41081?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 15 – Mar 1 and set transplants outside around Apr 19 – May 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 41081 get?

About 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 9 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Flemingsburg 2 N station).

How hot do summers get in Plummers Landing, KY?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 21 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 41081 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cynthiana at the center of ZIP 41081: silty clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Plummers Landing, KY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 41081 came on Mar 8 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Plummers Landing, KY?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 41081 is 14 h 50 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.