Planting zone for 47270 — Paris Crossing, IN
ZIP code 47270 (Paris Crossing, Jennings County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost October 20.
Where ZIP 47270 is
Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoomNot 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.
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 Paris Crossing, IN
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 5 and returns around November 1.
From the NOAA station Scottsburg, IN — 11 miles away, elevation 571 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 47270
Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 18) and first fall frost (Oct 20) 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 47270 came on Mar 7 — 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20).
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Mar 7
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 Paris Crossing, IN
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 47270 is Nabb — silt loam, moderately well drained.
Map unit: Nabb silt loam, 2 to 6 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 47270; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in Paris Crossing, IN
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Scottsburg, IN (11 mi away); precipitation: Deputy 1 Wnw, IN (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.
Nearby ZIP codes
All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.
Questions about 47270
What planting zone is ZIP code 47270?
ZIP code 47270 (Paris Crossing, 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 Paris Crossing, IN?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 47270 is April 18; after May 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Scottsburg station.
When is the first frost in Paris Crossing, IN?
The median first fall frost near 47270 is October 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 185 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 47270?
Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 21 – Mar 7 and set transplants outside around Apr 25 – May 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.
How much rain and snow does 47270 get?
About 46.2 inches of precipitation a year and 12 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Deputy 1 Wnw station).
How hot do summers get in Paris Crossing, IN?
The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 29 days a year at 90 °F or more.
What kind of soil does 47270 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Nabb at the center of ZIP 47270: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).
Did spring come early in Paris Crossing, IN in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 47270 came on Mar 7 in 2026, 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.
What kind of onions grow in Paris Crossing, IN?
Intermediate onions: the longest day near 47270 is 14 h 53 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.
Did the zone for 47270 change?
Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 47270 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.