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

Planting zone for 43822 — Frazeysburg, OH

ZIP code 43822 (Frazeysburg, Muskingum County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 16.

Where ZIP 43822 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F
Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C
Last frostApr 29
First frostOct 16
2012 zone6a

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Frazeysburg, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 29median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 17only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 16median — 10% chance by Oct 1
Growing season167 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 19 and returns around October 27.

From the NOAA station Newark Wtr Wks, OH — 15 miles away, elevation 837 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 43822

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 8
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
TomatoesTransplant · May 6 – May 20
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 13 – May 27
BeansSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 21 – Sep 4
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 2 – Nov 6
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 16) 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 43822 came on Mar 11 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26).

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 Frazeysburg, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 43822 is Rigley — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.9moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rigley sandy loam, 25 to 35 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 43822; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Frazeysburg, OH

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July
Winter low18 °Faverage low, January
Hot days13days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights129nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,991base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 02 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 18 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation41.9 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall18 inper year; 30 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 36 °F, low 18 °F 36°18° JanFebruary: average high 40 °F, low 20 °F 40°20° FebMarch: average high 50 °F, low 27 °F 50°27° MarApril: average high 63 °F, low 37 °F 63°37° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 48 °F 73°48° MayJune: average high 81 °F, low 57 °F 81°57° JunJuly: average high 84 °F, low 61 °F 84°61° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° SepOctober: average high 64 °F, low 40 °F 64°40° OctNovember: average high 52 °F, low 31 °F 52°31° NovDecember: average high 41 °F, low 24 °F 41°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.27 in precipitation, 7.9 in snowfall 3.3❄8 JanFebruary: 2.54 in precipitation, 4.1 in snowfall 2.5❄4 FebMarch: 3.76 in precipitation, 2.9 in snowfall 3.8❄3 MarApril: 3.97 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.0 AprMay: 4.00 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 3.48 in precipitation 3.5 JulAugust: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.08 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 3.06 in precipitation 3.1 OctNovember: 3.04 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 3.0 NovDecember: 3.32 in precipitation, 2.8 in snowfall 3.3❄3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Newark Wtr Wks, OH (15 mi away); precipitation: Cooperdale, OH (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

438306a
Nashport, OH · 8 mi
438216a
Dresden, OH · 9 mi
430056a
Bladensburg, OH · 9 mi
430716a
Saint Louisville, OH · 11 mi
430376a
Martinsburg, OH · 11 mi
438116b
Conesville, OH · 11 mi
438436a
Walhonding, OH · 12 mi
438446a
Warsaw, OH · 12 mi

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Questions about 43822

What planting zone is ZIP code 43822?

ZIP code 43822 (Frazeysburg, OH) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Frazeysburg, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 43822 is April 29; after May 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Newark Wtr Wks station.

When is the first frost in Frazeysburg, OH?

The median first fall frost near 43822 is October 16, giving a median frost-free growing season of 167 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 43822?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 4 – Mar 18 and set transplants outside around May 6 – May 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 43822 get?

About 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cooperdale station).

How hot do summers get in Frazeysburg, OH?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 13 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 43822 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Rigley at the center of ZIP 43822: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Frazeysburg, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 43822 came on Mar 11 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Frazeysburg, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 43822 is 15 h 02 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).