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

Planting zone for 43716 — Beallsville, OH

ZIP code 43716 (Beallsville, Monroe County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 26 and the first fall frost October 26.

Where ZIP 43716 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 26
First frostOct 26
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 Beallsville, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 13only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 26median — 10% chance by Oct 12
Growing season182 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 13 and returns around November 3.

From the NOAA station Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH — 14 miles away, elevation 620 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 43716

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Apr 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
TomatoesTransplant · May 3 – May 17
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 10 – May 24
BeansSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 31 – Sep 14
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 12 – Nov 16
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 26) and first fall frost (Oct 26) 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 43716 came on Mar 9 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28).

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 Beallsville, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 43716 is Gilpin — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.5strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.25%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Gilpin-Westmoreland silt loams, 12 to 18 percent slopes, moderately eroded.

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 43716; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Beallsville, OH

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days12days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights121nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,113base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 00 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 21 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation45 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 38 °F, low 20 °F 38°20° JanFebruary: average high 42 °F, low 22 °F 42°22° FebMarch: average high 51 °F, low 29 °F 51°29° MarApril: average high 64 °F, low 38 °F 64°38° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 48 °F 73°48° MayJune: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 61 °F 83°61° AugSeptember: average high 77 °F, low 54 °F 77°54° SepOctober: average high 66 °F, low 43 °F 66°43° OctNovember: average high 53 °F, low 32 °F 53°32° NovDecember: average high 43 °F, low 26 °F 43°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.67 in precipitation 3.7 JanFebruary: 3.13 in precipitation 3.1 FebMarch: 3.89 in precipitation 3.9 MarApril: 3.90 in precipitation 3.9 AprMay: 4.50 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.51 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 4.67 in precipitation 4.7 JulAugust: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 3.70 in precipitation 3.7 SepOctober: 3.04 in precipitation 3.0 OctNovember: 2.85 in precipitation 2.9 NovDecember: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH (14 mi away); precipitation: Hannibal Locks & Dam, OH (14 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

439146b
Cameron, OH · 5 mi
439026b
Alledonia, OH · 5 mi
437476b
Jerusalem, OH · 6 mi
439156b
Clarington, OH · 7 mi
437936b
Woodsfield, OH · 7 mi
437526b
Laings, OH · 8 mi
439426b
Powhatan Point, OH · 9 mi
439336b
Jacobsburg, OH · 10 mi

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Questions about 43716

What planting zone is ZIP code 43716?

ZIP code 43716 (Beallsville, OH) 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 Beallsville, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 43716 is April 26; after May 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hannibal Locks & Dam station.

When is the first frost in Beallsville, OH?

The median first fall frost near 43716 is October 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 182 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 43716?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 1 – Mar 15 and set transplants outside around May 3 – May 17, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 43716 get?

About 45 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hannibal Locks & Dam station).

How hot do summers get in Beallsville, OH?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 12 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 43716 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gilpin at the center of ZIP 43716: silt loam, well drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Beallsville, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 43716 came on Mar 9 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Beallsville, OH?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 43716 is 15 h 00 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 43716 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 43716 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.