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

Planting zone for 43963 — Tiltonsville, OH

ZIP code 43963 (Tiltonsville, Jefferson County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 43963 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 18
First frostNov 1
2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Tiltonsville, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 18median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 18
Growing season196 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 5 and returns around November 10.

From the NOAA station Pike Island(Lock & Dam), WV — 2 miles away, elevation 640 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 43963

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 28
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 2 – May 16
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 6 – Sep 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 18 – Nov 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 18) and first fall frost (Nov 1) 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 43963 came on Mar 10 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 27).

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 7a in Ohio

579 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Ohio, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 72

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 208

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 167

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 11

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °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 °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 Tiltonsville, OH.

Soil in Tiltonsville, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 43963 is Chavies — fine sandy loam, well drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

TextureFine sandy 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 matter2.25%moderate
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Urban land-Chavies complex, 0 to 3 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 43963; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Tiltonsville, OH

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low22 °Faverage low, January
Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights107nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,274base 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)
Precipitation40.9 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall15 inper year; 17 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 37 °F, low 22 °F 37°22° JanFebruary: average high 40 °F, low 23 °F 40°23° FebMarch: average high 49 °F, low 30 °F 49°30° MarApril: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 50 °F 72°50° MayJune: average high 80 °F, low 60 °F 80°60° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 64 °F 83°64° JulAugust: average high 82 °F, low 63 °F 82°63° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 57 °F 76°57° SepOctober: average high 65 °F, low 45 °F 65°45° OctNovember: average high 52 °F, low 35 °F 52°35° NovDecember: average high 42 °F, low 28 °F 42°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.16 in precipitation, 5.3 in snowfall 3.2❄5 JanFebruary: 2.45 in precipitation, 4.4 in snowfall 2.5❄4 FebMarch: 3.39 in precipitation, 2.6 in snowfall 3.4❄3 MarApril: 3.45 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.5 AprMay: 3.99 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.47 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 3.67 in precipitation 3.7 JulAugust: 3.87 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 3.65 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 2.79 in precipitation 2.8 OctNovember: 2.86 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 2.9 NovDecember: 3.17 in precipitation, 2.6 in snowfall 3.2❄3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Pike Island(Lock & Dam), WV (2 mi away); precipitation: Pike Island(Lock & Dam), WV (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

439716b
Yorkville, OH · 1 mi
260587a
Short Creek, WV · 2 mi
260756b
Windsor Heights, WV · 3 mi
439436b
Rayland, OH · 3 mi
260307a
Beech Bottom, WV · 4 mi
439356b
Martins Ferry, OH · 4 mi
260746b
West Liberty, WV · 5 mi
439396b
Mount Pleasant, OH · 5 mi

Ohio planting zones →

Questions about 43963

What planting zone is ZIP code 43963?

ZIP code 43963 (Tiltonsville, OH) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Tiltonsville, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 43963 is April 18; after May 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pike Island(Lock & Dam) station.

When is the first frost in Tiltonsville, OH?

The median first fall frost near 43963 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 196 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 43963?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 21 – Mar 7 and set transplants outside around Apr 25 – May 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 43963 get?

About 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 15 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pike Island(Lock & Dam) station).

How hot do summers get in Tiltonsville, 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 43963 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Chavies at the center of ZIP 43963: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Tiltonsville, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 43963 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Tiltonsville, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 43963 is 15 h 02 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 43963 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 43963 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.