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

Planting zone for 44699 — Tippecanoe, OH

ZIP code 44699 (Tippecanoe, Harrison County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 15.

Where ZIP 44699 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 29
First frostOct 15
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 Tippecanoe, 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 15median — 10% chance by Oct 2
Growing season170 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Dennison Wtr Wks, OH — 9 miles away, elevation 860 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 44699

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 20 – Sep 3
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 1 – Nov 5
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 15) 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 44699 came on Mar 11 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28).

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 Tippecanoe, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 44699 is Fitchville — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Fitchville silt loam, 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 44699; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Tippecanoe, OH

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days22days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights139nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,075base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 03 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)
Precipitation42.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 36 °F, low 20 °F 36°20° JanFebruary: average high 40 °F, low 21 °F 40°21° FebMarch: average high 50 °F, low 28 °F 50°28° MarApril: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 48 °F 73°48° MayJune: average high 81 °F, low 57 °F 81°57° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 61 °F 85°61° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° AugSeptember: average high 77 °F, low 52 °F 77°52° SepOctober: average high 64 °F, low 41 °F 64°41° OctNovember: average high 51 °F, low 32 °F 51°32° NovDecember: average high 41 °F, low 25 °F 41°25° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.13 in precipitation 3.1 JanFebruary: 2.51 in precipitation 2.5 FebMarch: 3.53 in precipitation 3.5 MarApril: 3.90 in precipitation 3.9 AprMay: 3.78 in precipitation 3.8 MayJune: 4.43 in precipitation 4.4 JunJuly: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 JulAugust: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 AugSeptember: 3.39 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.28 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 3.12 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 3.10 in precipitation 3.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Dennison Wtr Wks, OH (9 mi away); precipitation: Dennison Wtr Wks, OH (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

446796b
Stillwater, OH · 3 mi
446936b
Deersville, OH · 5 mi
446836b
Uhrichsville, OH · 6 mi
439736b
Freeport, OH · 7 mi
446296b
Gnadenhutten, OH · 10 mi
446826b
Tuscarawas, OH · 10 mi
446216b
Dennison, OH · 10 mi
438376b
Port Washington, OH · 10 mi

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Questions about 44699

What planting zone is ZIP code 44699?

ZIP code 44699 (Tippecanoe, 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 Tippecanoe, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 44699 is April 29; after May 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dennison Wtr Wks station.

When is the first frost in Tippecanoe, OH?

The median first fall frost near 44699 is October 15, giving a median frost-free growing season of 170 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 44699?

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 44699 get?

About 42.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Dennison Wtr Wks station).

How hot do summers get in Tippecanoe, OH?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 22 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 44699 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Fitchville at the center of ZIP 44699: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Tippecanoe, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 44699 came on Mar 11 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 28), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Tippecanoe, OH?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 44699 is 15 h 03 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 44699 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 44699 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.