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

Planting zone for 44214 — Burbank, OH

ZIP code 44214 (Burbank, Wayne 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 19.

Where ZIP 44214 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 19
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 Burbank, 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 15only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 19median — 10% chance by Oct 5
Growing season172 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 17 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Chippewa Lake, OH — 7 miles away, elevation 1,181 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 44214

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 24 – Sep 7
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 5 – Nov 9
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 19) 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 44214 came on Mar 16 — 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 3).

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 Burbank, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 44214 is Centerburg — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.9moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Centerburg silt loam, 2 to 6 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 44214; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Burbank, OH

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July
Winter low17 °Faverage low, January
Hot days7days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights133nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,703base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 07 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 14 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation40.5 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall36 inper year

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 32 °F, low 17 °F 32°17° JanFebruary: average high 35 °F, low 18 °F 35°18° FebMarch: average high 45 °F, low 26 °F 45°26° MarApril: average high 58 °F, low 37 °F 58°37° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 47 °F 69°47° MayJune: average high 78 °F, low 57 °F 78°57° JunJuly: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 59 °F 80°59° AugSeptember: average high 74 °F, low 52 °F 74°52° SepOctober: average high 61 °F, low 41 °F 61°41° OctNovember: average high 48 °F, low 31 °F 48°31° NovDecember: average high 37 °F, low 23 °F 37°23° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.88 in precipitation, 9.9 in snowfall 2.9❄10 JanFebruary: 2.23 in precipitation, 8.2 in snowfall 2.2❄8 FebMarch: 3.08 in precipitation, 5.6 in snowfall 3.1❄6 MarApril: 3.71 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 3.7❄1 AprMay: 4.04 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.26 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 4.14 in precipitation 4.1 JulAugust: 3.58 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 3.38 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.37 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 2.95 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.0❄2 NovDecember: 2.93 in precipitation, 9.9 in snowfall 2.9❄10 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Chippewa Lake, OH (7 mi away); precipitation: Chippewa Lake, OH (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

442176a
Creston, OH · 5 mi
442876a
West Salem, OH · 6 mi
442516a
Westfield Center, OH · 6 mi
442546a
Lodi, OH · 6 mi
442356a
Homerville, OH · 8 mi
442736a
Seville, OH · 8 mi
442766a
Sterling, OH · 9 mi
446776a
Smithville, OH · 9 mi

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Questions about 44214

What planting zone is ZIP code 44214?

ZIP code 44214 (Burbank, 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 Burbank, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 44214 is April 29; after May 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chippewa Lake station.

When is the first frost in Burbank, OH?

The median first fall frost near 44214 is October 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 172 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 44214?

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 44214 get?

About 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 36 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chippewa Lake station).

How hot do summers get in Burbank, OH?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 7 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 44214 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Centerburg at the center of ZIP 44214: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Burbank, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 44214 came on Mar 16 in 2026, 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Burbank, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 44214 is 15 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).