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

Planting zone for 41367 — Rowdy, KY

ZIP code 41367 (Rowdy, Perry County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost October 24.

Where ZIP 41367 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 19
First frostOct 24
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 Rowdy, KY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 19median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 5only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 24median — 10% chance by Oct 11
Growing season187 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 5 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Quicksand, KY — 11 miles away, elevation 745 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 41367

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 29
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 3 – May 17
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 29 – Sep 12
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 10 – Nov 14
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 19) and first fall frost (Oct 24) 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 41367 came on Mar 2 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 7).

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 Rowdy, KY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 41367 is Fairpoint — very channery silt loam, well drained.

TextureVery channery silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Fairpoint soils, undulating.

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 41367; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Rowdy, KY

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, January
Hot days7days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights114nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,539base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 45 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 35 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation51.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 44 °F, low 23 °F 44°23° JanFebruary: average high 48 °F, low 26 °F 48°26° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 31 °F 57°31° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 40 °F 68°40° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 51 °F 75°51° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 64 °F 85°64° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 63 °F 84°63° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 42 °F 69°42° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 32 °F 58°32° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 27 °F 48°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.76 in precipitation 3.8 JanFebruary: 3.61 in precipitation 3.6 FebMarch: 4.57 in precipitation 4.6 MarApril: 4.52 in precipitation 4.5 AprMay: 5.36 in precipitation 5.4 MayJune: 4.84 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 5.60 in precipitation 5.6 JulAugust: 4.56 in precipitation 4.6 AugSeptember: 3.41 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.77 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 3.28 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 4.40 in precipitation 4.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Quicksand, KY (11 mi away); precipitation: Jackson 8.4 Se, KY (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

413177a
Clayhole, KY · 4 mi
417277a
Chavies, KY · 4 mi
413487a
Lost Creek, KY · 4 mi
417127a
Ary, KY · 6 mi
417227a
Bulan, KY · 7 mi
413397a
Jackson, KY · 7 mi
417197a
Bonnyman, KY · 8 mi
413907a
Whick, KY · 8 mi

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Questions about 41367

What planting zone is ZIP code 41367?

ZIP code 41367 (Rowdy, 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 Rowdy, KY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 41367 is April 19; after May 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Quicksand station.

When is the first frost in Rowdy, KY?

The median first fall frost near 41367 is October 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 187 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 41367?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 22 – Mar 8 and set transplants outside around Apr 26 – May 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 41367 get?

About 51.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jackson 8.4 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Rowdy, KY?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 7 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 41367 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Fairpoint at the center of ZIP 41367: very channery silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Rowdy, KY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 41367 came on Mar 2 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Rowdy, KY?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 41367 is 14 h 45 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 41367 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 41367 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.