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

Planting zone for 42152 — Hiseville, KY

ZIP code 42152 (Hiseville, Barren County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost November 2.

Where ZIP 42152 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 5
First frostNov 2
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 Hiseville, KY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 5median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 24only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 2median — 10% chance by Oct 21
Growing season211 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 25 and returns around November 14.

From the NOAA station Knob Lick 4s, KY — 8 miles away, elevation 1,020 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 42152

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 7 – Sep 21
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 19 – Nov 23
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 5) and first fall frost (Nov 2) 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 42152 came on Mar 2 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 3).

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 Hiseville, KY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 42152 is Baxter — gravelly silt loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cumberland cherty silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded (baxter).

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 42152; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hiseville, KY

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days22days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights81nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,197base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 43 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 36 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation53.5 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 25 °F 44°25° JanFebruary: average high 48 °F, low 28 °F 48°28° FebMarch: average high 58 °F, low 35 °F 58°35° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 56 °F 76°56° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 64 °F 83°64° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 68 °F 86°68° JulAugust: average high 86 °F, low 66 °F 86°66° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 59 °F 81°59° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 47 °F 70°47° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 37 °F 57°37° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 31 °F 48°31° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.93 in precipitation 3.9 JanFebruary: 4.49 in precipitation 4.5 FebMarch: 4.75 in precipitation 4.8 MarApril: 4.66 in precipitation 4.7 AprMay: 5.61 in precipitation 5.6 MayJune: 5.00 in precipitation 5.0 JunJuly: 5.13 in precipitation 5.1 JulAugust: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 3.72 in precipitation 3.7 SepOctober: 3.57 in precipitation 3.6 OctNovember: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 NovDecember: 5.08 in precipitation 5.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Knob Lick 4s, KY (8 mi away); precipitation: Knob Lick 4s, KY (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

421277a
Cave City, KY · 6 mi
421547a
Knob Lick, KY · 6 mi
422147a
Center, KY · 7 mi
427497a
Horse Cave, KY · 7 mi
421427a
Glasgow, KY · 9 mi
427467a
Hardyville, KY · 9 mi
421417a
Glasgow, KY · 12 mi
421307a
Eighty Eight, KY · 12 mi

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Questions about 42152

What planting zone is ZIP code 42152?

ZIP code 42152 (Hiseville, 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 Hiseville, KY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 42152 is April 5; after April 24 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Knob Lick 4s station.

When is the first frost in Hiseville, KY?

The median first fall frost near 42152 is November 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 211 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 42152?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 8 – Feb 22 and set transplants outside around Apr 12 – Apr 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 42152 get?

About 53.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Knob Lick 4s station).

How hot do summers get in Hiseville, KY?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 22 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 42152 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Baxter at the center of ZIP 42152: gravelly silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Hiseville, KY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 42152 came on Mar 2 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hiseville, KY?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 42152 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 42152 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 42152 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.