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

Planting zone for 41365 — Rogers, KY

ZIP code 41365 (Rogers, Wolfe County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 12 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 41365 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 12
First frostOct 25
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 Rogers, 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 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 13
Growing season192 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Beattyville 4n, KY — 7 miles away, elevation 1,079 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 41365

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 · 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 12) 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 41365 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 Rogers, KY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 41365 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 41365; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Rogers, KY

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days15days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights98nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,788base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 46 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
Precipitation51 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall16 inper year; 15 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 42 °F, low 24 °F 42°24° JanFebruary: average high 47 °F, low 27 °F 47°27° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 44 °F 68°44° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 53 °F 75°53° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 61 °F 82°61° JunJuly: average high 84 °F, low 65 °F 84°65° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 64 °F 84°64° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 57 °F 79°57° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 35 °F 57°35° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 29 °F 46°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″2″4″6″January: 3.90 in precipitation, 4.7 in snowfall 3.9❄5 JanFebruary: 3.77 in precipitation, 5.4 in snowfall 3.8❄5 FebMarch: 4.72 in precipitation, 2.7 in snowfall 4.7❄3 MarApril: 4.85 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.8 AprMay: 5.11 in precipitation 5.1 MayJune: 4.54 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 6.11 in precipitation 6.1 JulAugust: 3.34 in precipitation 3.3 AugSeptember: 3.54 in precipitation 3.5 SepOctober: 3.40 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 3.19 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 3.2 NovDecember: 4.48 in precipitation, 3 in snowfall 4.5❄3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Beattyville 4n, KY (7 mi away); precipitation: Beattyville 4n, KY (7 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.

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Questions about 41365

What planting zone is ZIP code 41365?

ZIP code 41365 (Rogers, 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 Rogers, KY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 41365 is April 12; after May 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Beattyville 4n station.

When is the first frost in Rogers, KY?

The median first fall frost near 41365 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 192 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 41365?

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 41365 get?

About 51 inches of precipitation a year and 16 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Beattyville 4n station).

How hot do summers get in Rogers, KY?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 15 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 41365 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Shelocta at the center of ZIP 41365: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Rogers, KY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 41365 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 Rogers, KY?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 41365 is 14 h 46 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 41365 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 41365 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.