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

Planting zone for 43719 — Bethesda, OH

ZIP code 43719 (Bethesda, Belmont County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 43719 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 27
First frostOct 22
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 Bethesda, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 27median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 13only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 7
Growing season177 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 16 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Barnesville, OH — 5 miles away, elevation 1,280 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 43719

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Apr 6
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
TomatoesTransplant · May 4 – May 18
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 11 – May 25
BeansSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 27) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 43719 came on Mar 10 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29).

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).

Native plants for zone 6b in Ohio

570 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Ohio, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 71

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 109

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 203

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican vetch1.3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 165

American beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FBebb's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBicknell's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 10

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Bethesda, OH.

Soil in Bethesda, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 43719 is Westmoreland — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.7moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4.57%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Westmoreland silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes.

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 43719; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Bethesda, OH

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low21 °Faverage low, January
Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights121nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,119base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 01 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 19 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation46.1 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall16 inper year

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 36 °F, low 21 °F 36°21° JanFebruary: average high 39 °F, low 22 °F 39°22° FebMarch: average high 49 °F, low 29 °F 49°29° MarApril: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 49 °F 72°49° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 59 °F 79°59° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 63 °F 83°63° JulAugust: average high 82 °F, low 61 °F 82°61° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 54 °F 76°54° SepOctober: average high 64 °F, low 44 °F 64°44° OctNovember: average high 51 °F, low 34 °F 51°34° NovDecember: average high 41 °F, low 26 °F 41°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.77 in precipitation, 6 in snowfall 3.8❄6 JanFebruary: 3.13 in precipitation, 4.7 in snowfall 3.1❄5 FebMarch: 3.87 in precipitation, 2.4 in snowfall 3.9❄2 MarApril: 3.68 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.7 AprMay: 4.47 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.89 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 4.52 in precipitation 4.5 JulAugust: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 AugSeptember: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 SepOctober: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 3.15 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.1 NovDecember: 3.72 in precipitation, 2.5 in snowfall 3.7❄3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Barnesville, OH (5 mi away); precipitation: Moundsville, WV (19 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

437136b
Barnesville, OH · 4 mi
437596b
Morristown, OH · 5 mi
437186b
Belmont, OH · 5 mi
439676b
Warnock, OH · 8 mi
437366b
Fairview, OH · 9 mi
439516b
Lafferty, OH · 9 mi
437476b
Jerusalem, OH · 9 mi
439726b
Bannock, OH · 10 mi

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Questions about 43719

What planting zone is ZIP code 43719?

ZIP code 43719 (Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 43719 is April 27; after May 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Barnesville station.

When is the first frost in Bethesda, OH?

The median first fall frost near 43719 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 177 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 43719?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 2 – Mar 16 and set transplants outside around May 4 – May 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 43719 get?

About 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 16 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Moundsville station).

How hot do summers get in Bethesda, OH?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 9 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 43719 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Westmoreland at the center of ZIP 43719: silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.7 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Bethesda, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 43719 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Bethesda, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 43719 is 15 h 01 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 43719 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 43719 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.