Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 43732 — Cumberland, OH

ZIP code 43732 (Cumberland, Guernsey County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 28 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 43732 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 28

First frostOct 17

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 Cumberland, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 28median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 15only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Oct 3

Growing season172 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 15 and returns around October 28.

From the NOAA station Cambridge, OH — 12 miles away, elevation 801 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 43732

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Apr 7

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 7 – Apr 21

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

TomatoesTransplant · May 5 – May 19

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 12 – May 26

BeansSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 28) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 43732 came on Mar 10 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 25).

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Mar 252026
Mar 10

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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 Cumberland, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 43732 is Nolin — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classPrime farmland if protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonUSDA classification

Map unit: Nolin silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded.

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 43732; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Cumberland, OH

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July

Winter low21 °Faverage low, January

Hot days18days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights111nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,372base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 00 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 20 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation41.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall17 inper year; 26 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cambridge, OH (12 mi away); precipitation: Cambridge, OH (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

437116b

Ava, OH · 4 mi

437176b

Belle Valley, OH · 7 mi

437726b

Pleasant City, OH · 8 mi

437276b

Chandlersville, OH · 8 mi

Byesville, OH · 10 mi

437206b

Blue Rock, OH · 12 mi

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Questions about 43732

What planting zone is ZIP code 43732?

ZIP code 43732 (Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 43732 is April 28; after May 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cambridge station.

When is the first frost in Cumberland, OH?

The median first fall frost near 43732 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 172 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 43732?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 3 – Mar 17 and set transplants outside around May 5 – May 19, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 43732 get?

About 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 17 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cambridge station).

How hot do summers get in Cumberland, OH?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 18 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 43732 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Nolin at the center of ZIP 43732: silt loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Cumberland, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 43732 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Cumberland, OH?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 43732 is 15 h 00 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 43732 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 43732 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.