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

Planting zone for 44628 — Glenmont, OH

ZIP code 44628 (Glenmont, Holmes County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 8.

Where ZIP 44628 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 frostMay 2

First frostOct 8

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 Glenmont, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 19only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 8median — 10% chance by Sep 24

Growing season157 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 22 and returns around October 20.

From the NOAA station Danville 2 W, OH — 11 miles away, elevation 971 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 44628

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30

BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 13 – Aug 27

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 24 – Oct 29

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 8) 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 44628 came on Mar 15 — 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 2).

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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 6a in Ohio

565 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Ohio, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. 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 Glenmont, OH.

Soil in Glenmont, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 44628 is Coshocton — 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%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classFarmland of local importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Coshocton silt loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, eroded.

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 44628; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Glenmont, OH

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July

Winter low17 °Faverage low, January

Hot days8days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights145nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,673base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 04 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 16 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation41.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall25 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Danville 2 W, OH (11 mi away); precipitation: Greer, OH (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

446616a

Nashville, OH · 3 mi

430066a

Brinkhaven, OH · 6 mi

446116a

Big Prairie, OH · 6 mi

Loudonville, OH · 8 mi

446766a

Shreve, OH · 12 mi

Ohio planting zones →

Questions about 44628

What planting zone is ZIP code 44628?

ZIP code 44628 (Glenmont, 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 Glenmont, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 44628 is May 2; after May 19 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Danville 2 W station.

When is the first frost in Glenmont, OH?

The median first fall frost near 44628 is October 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 157 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 44628?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 44628 get?

About 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Greer station).

How hot do summers get in Glenmont, OH?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 8 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 44628 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Coshocton at the center of ZIP 44628: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Glenmont, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 44628 came on Mar 15 in 2026, 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Glenmont, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 44628 is 15 h 04 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).