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

Planting zone for 45783 — Tuppers Plains, OH

ZIP code 45783 (Tuppers Plains, Meigs County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 14 and the first fall frost October 30.

Where ZIP 45783 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 14
First frostOct 30
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 Tuppers Plains, OH

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 14median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 30median — 10% chance by Oct 16
Growing season197 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 1 and returns around November 9.

From the NOAA station Parkersburg, WV — 17 miles away, elevation 620 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 45783

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 4 – Sep 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 16 – Nov 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 14) and first fall frost (Oct 30) 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 45783 came on Mar 8 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 19).

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 Tuppers Plains, OH

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 45783 is Upshur — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classFarmland of local importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Upshur silt loam, 8 to 15 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 45783; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Tuppers Plains, OH

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days29days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights105nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,824base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 56 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 24 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation44.9 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall9 inper year

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 40 °F, low 24 °F 40°24° JanFebruary: average high 44 °F, low 26 °F 44°26° FebMarch: average high 54 °F, low 33 °F 54°33° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 42 °F 67°42° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 53 °F 76°53° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° JunJuly: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° JulAugust: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° SepOctober: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 35 °F 55°35° NovDecember: average high 45 °F, low 29 °F 45°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.47 in precipitation, 2.3 in snowfall 3.5❄2 JanFebruary: 3.13 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 3.1❄1 FebMarch: 4.26 in precipitation, 3.9 in snowfall 4.3❄4 MarApril: 3.70 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.7 AprMay: 4.17 in precipitation 4.2 MayJune: 4.68 in precipitation 4.7 JunJuly: 4.28 in precipitation 4.3 JulAugust: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 AugSeptember: 3.51 in precipitation 3.5 SepOctober: 3.10 in precipitation 3.1 OctNovember: 2.94 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 2.9 NovDecember: 3.85 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.9❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Parkersburg, WV (17 mi away); precipitation: Belleville L&D, OH (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

457726b
Reedsville, OH · 2 mi
457236b
Coolville, OH · 4 mi
457396b
Hockingport, OH · 5 mi
457356b
Guysville, OH · 6 mi
457436b
Long Bottom, OH · 7 mi
457206b
Chester, OH · 7 mi
261816b
Washington, WV · 10 mi
457426b
Little Hocking, OH · 10 mi

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Questions about 45783

What planting zone is ZIP code 45783?

ZIP code 45783 (Tuppers Plains, 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 Tuppers Plains, OH?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 45783 is April 14; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Parkersburg station.

When is the first frost in Tuppers Plains, OH?

The median first fall frost near 45783 is October 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 197 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 45783?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 17 – Mar 3 and set transplants outside around Apr 21 – May 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 45783 get?

About 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 9 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Belleville L&D station).

How hot do summers get in Tuppers Plains, OH?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 29 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 45783 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Upshur at the center of ZIP 45783: silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Tuppers Plains, OH in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 45783 came on Mar 8 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Tuppers Plains, OH?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 45783 is 14 h 56 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 45783 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 45783 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.