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

Planting zone for 41472 — West Liberty, KY

ZIP code 41472 (West Liberty, Morgan County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 16.

Where ZIP 41472 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 29
First frostOct 16
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in West Liberty, KY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 29median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 16median — 10% chance by Oct 3
Growing season169 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 17 and returns around October 26.

From the NOAA station W Liberty 3nw, KY — 3 miles away, elevation 781 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 41472

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 8
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
TomatoesTransplant · May 6 – May 20
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 13 – May 27
BeansSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 21 – Sep 4
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 2 – Nov 6
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 16) 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 41472 came on Mar 6 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14).

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 West Liberty, KY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 41472 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 41472; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in West Liberty, KY

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low22 °Faverage low, January
Hot days30days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights141nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,502base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 48 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 32 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation46.9 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall12 inper year; 9 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 43 °F, low 22 °F 43°22° JanFebruary: average high 47 °F, low 24 °F 47°24° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 30 °F 57°30° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 38 °F 69°38° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 49 °F 76°49° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 58 °F 83°58° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 63 °F 86°63° JulAugust: average high 86 °F, low 61 °F 86°61° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 53 °F 80°53° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 40 °F 70°40° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 30 °F 58°30° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 26 °F 47°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.72 in precipitation, 3.7 in snowfall 3.7❄4 JanFebruary: 3.20 in precipitation, 4.7 in snowfall 3.2❄5 FebMarch: 4.25 in precipitation, 1.4 in snowfall 4.3❄1 MarApril: 3.88 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.9 AprMay: 4.49 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.48 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 5.71 in precipitation 5.7 JulAugust: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 AugSeptember: 3.44 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.05 in precipitation 3.0 OctNovember: 3.25 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 3.3 NovDecember: 4.23 in precipitation, 2.1 in snowfall 4.2❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: W Liberty 3nw, KY (3 mi away); precipitation: W Liberty 3nw, KY (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

414776b
Wrigley, KY · 2 mi
414216b
Elkfork, KY · 4 mi
414516b
Malone, KY · 5 mi
411716b
Sandy Hook, KY · 8 mi
414136b
Crockett, KY · 9 mi
413526b
Mize, KY · 9 mi
414087a
Cannel City, KY · 10 mi
414256b
Ezel, KY · 10 mi

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Questions about 41472

What planting zone is ZIP code 41472?

ZIP code 41472 (West Liberty, 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 West Liberty, KY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 41472 is April 29; after May 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, W Liberty 3nw station.

When is the first frost in West Liberty, KY?

The median first fall frost near 41472 is October 16, giving a median frost-free growing season of 169 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 41472?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 4 – Mar 18 and set transplants outside around May 6 – May 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 41472 get?

About 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 12 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, W Liberty 3nw station).

How hot do summers get in West Liberty, KY?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 30 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 41472 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Shelocta at the center of ZIP 41472: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in West Liberty, KY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 41472 came on Mar 6 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in West Liberty, KY?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 41472 is 14 h 48 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 41472 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 41472 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.