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

Planting zone for 43771 — Philo, OH

ZIP code 43771 (Philo, Muskingum County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 43771 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 19

First frostOct 25

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 Philo, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 19median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 9only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 9

Growing season189 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 4 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Philo 3 Sw, OH — within 1 mile, 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 43771

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 29

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 3 – May 17

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 30 – Sep 13

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 11 – Nov 15

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 19) and first fall frost (Oct 25) 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 43771 came on Mar 10 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24).

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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).

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.

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 Philo, OH.

Soil in Philo, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 43771 is Coshocton — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Coshocton-Westmoreland silt loams, 25 to 40 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 43771; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Philo, OH

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July

Winter low23 °Faverage low, January

Hot days6days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights123nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,569base 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

Precipitation39.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Philo 3 Sw, OH (within 1 mile); precipitation: Philo 3 Sw, OH (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

437346b

Duncan Falls, OH · 4 mi

437206b

Blue Rock, OH · 5 mi

437026b

Zanesville, OH · 8 mi

437276b

Chandlersville, OH · 8 mi

437776a

Roseville, OH · 8 mi

437356a

East Fultonham, OH · 9 mi

437016b

Zanesville, OH · 9 mi

437316a

Crooksville, OH · 9 mi

Ohio planting zones →

Questions about 43771

What planting zone is ZIP code 43771?

ZIP code 43771 (Philo, 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 Philo, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 43771 is April 19; after May 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Philo 3 Sw station.

When is the first frost in Philo, OH?

The median first fall frost near 43771 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 189 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 43771?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 22 – Mar 8 and set transplants outside around Apr 26 – May 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 43771 get?

About 39.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Philo 3 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Philo, OH?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 6 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 43771 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Coshocton at the center of ZIP 43771: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Philo, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 43771 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Philo, OH?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 43771 is 15 h 00 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 43771 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 43771 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.