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

Planting zone for 47019 — East Enterprise, IN

ZIP code 47019 (East Enterprise, Switzerland County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 17 and the first fall frost October 29.

Where ZIP 47019 is

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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 17
First frostOct 29
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 East Enterprise, IN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 17median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 4only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 29median — 10% chance by Oct 15
Growing season194 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 4 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Warsaw Markland Dam, KY — 7 miles away, elevation 453 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 47019

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 27
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 1 – May 15
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 3 – Sep 17
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 15 – Nov 19
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 17) and first fall frost (Oct 29) 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 47019 came on Mar 10 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21).

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 East Enterprise, IN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 47019 is Rossmoyne — 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 groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rossmoyne silt loam, 0 to 2 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 47019; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in East Enterprise, IN

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, January
Hot days26days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights110nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,803base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 54 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 26 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation47.8 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall7 inper year

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 42 °F, low 23 °F 42°23° JanFebruary: average high 46 °F, low 26 °F 46°26° FebMarch: average high 56 °F, low 33 °F 56°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 86 °F, low 66 °F 86°66° JulAugust: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° OctNovember: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 28 °F 46°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.18 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.2❄2 JanFebruary: 3.46 in precipitation, 2.8 in snowfall 3.5❄3 FebMarch: 4.22 in precipitation, 0.7 in snowfall 4.2❄1 MarApril: 4.85 in precipitation 4.8 AprMay: 5.28 in precipitation 5.3 MayJune: 4.88 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 4.39 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 3.48 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.30 in precipitation 3.3 SepOctober: 3.39 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 NovDecember: 3.89 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.9❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Warsaw Markland Dam, KY (7 mi away); precipitation: Warsaw Markland Dam, KY (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

470116b
Bennington, IN · 4 mi
470206b
Florence, IN · 5 mi
470406b
Rising Sun, IN · 6 mi
470386b
Patriot, IN · 8 mi
470436b
Vevay, IN · 8 mi
470186b
Dillsboro, IN · 10 mi
410456b
Ghent, KY · 11 mi
470216b
Friendship, IN · 11 mi

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Questions about 47019

What planting zone is ZIP code 47019?

ZIP code 47019 (East Enterprise, IN) 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 East Enterprise, IN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 47019 is April 17; after May 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Warsaw Markland Dam station.

When is the first frost in East Enterprise, IN?

The median first fall frost near 47019 is October 29, giving a median frost-free growing season of 194 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 47019?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 20 – Mar 6 and set transplants outside around Apr 24 – May 8, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 47019 get?

About 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 7 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Warsaw Markland Dam station).

How hot do summers get in East Enterprise, IN?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 26 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 47019 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Rossmoyne at the center of ZIP 47019: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in East Enterprise, IN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 47019 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in East Enterprise, IN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 47019 is 14 h 54 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 47019 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 47019 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.