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

Planting zone for 41301 — Campton, KY

ZIP code 41301 (Campton, Wolfe County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 41301 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 6
First frostNov 1
2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Campton, KY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 6median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 25only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 18
Growing season208 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 12.

From the NOAA station Jackson, KY — 13 miles away, elevation 1,365 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 41301

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 16
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 6 – Sep 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 18 – Nov 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 6) and first fall frost (Nov 1) 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 41301 came on Mar 2 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10).

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).

Soil in Campton, KY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 41301 is Shelocta — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter69%high
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Shelocta-Gilpin complex, 20 to 65 percent slopes, stony.

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 41301; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Campton, KY

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low27 °Faverage low, January
Hot days14days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights78nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,179base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 47 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 33 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation49.1 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 44 °F, low 27 °F 44°27° JanFebruary: average high 49 °F, low 31 °F 49°31° FebMarch: average high 58 °F, low 38 °F 58°38° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 47 °F 69°47° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 56 °F 76°56° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 63 °F 82°63° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 67 °F 85°67° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 65 °F 84°65° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 59 °F 79°59° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 49 °F 69°49° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 39 °F 57°39° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 32 °F 48°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 JanFebruary: 3.89 in precipitation 3.9 FebMarch: 4.44 in precipitation 4.4 MarApril: 4.00 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 4.83 in precipitation 4.8 MayJune: 5.06 in precipitation 5.1 JunJuly: 5.56 in precipitation 5.6 JulAugust: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 2.97 in precipitation 3.0 OctNovember: 3.29 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 4.48 in precipitation 4.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Jackson, KY (13 mi away); precipitation: Jackson 5.5 Wnw, KY (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

413657a
Rogers, KY · 7 mi
413607a
Pine Ridge, KY · 9 mi
413327a
Hazel Green, KY · 9 mi
413977a
Zoe, KY · 10 mi
413857a
Vancleve, KY · 10 mi
413526b
Mize, KY · 11 mi
413686b
Saint Helens, KY · 12 mi
414256b
Ezel, KY · 13 mi

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Questions about 41301

What planting zone is ZIP code 41301?

ZIP code 41301 (Campton, KY) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Campton, KY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 41301 is April 6; after April 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jackson station.

When is the first frost in Campton, KY?

The median first fall frost near 41301 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 208 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 41301?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 9 – Feb 23 and set transplants outside around Apr 13 – Apr 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 41301 get?

About 49.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jackson 5.5 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Campton, KY?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 14 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 41301 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Shelocta at the center of ZIP 41301: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Campton, KY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 41301 came on Mar 2 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Campton, KY?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 41301 is 14 h 47 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 41301 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 41301 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.