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

Planting zone for 47617 — Hatfield, IN

ZIP code 47617 (Hatfield, Spencer County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost November 2.

Where ZIP 47617 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 3
First frostNov 2
2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Hatfield, IN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 3median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 17only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 2median — 10% chance by Oct 22
Growing season214 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 22 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Newburgh L&D, IN — 7 miles away, elevation 381 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 47617

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 13
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 7 – Sep 21
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 19 – Nov 23
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 3) and first fall frost (Nov 2) 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 47617 came on Mar 2 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10).

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 Hatfield, IN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 47617 is Newark — 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 matter2.25%moderate
Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Newark silt loam, frequently flooded, brief duration.

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 47617; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hatfield, IN

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days43days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights89nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,335base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 48 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 32 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation47.6 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 43 °F, low 24 °F 43°24° JanFebruary: average high 47 °F, low 27 °F 47°27° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 35 °F 57°35° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° AprMay: average high 77 °F, low 57 °F 77°57° MayJune: average high 85 °F, low 65 °F 85°65° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 69 °F 88°69° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° AugSeptember: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 48 °F 70°48° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 36 °F 57°36° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 28 °F 47°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.48 in precipitation, 1.9 in snowfall 3.5❄2 JanFebruary: 3.54 in precipitation, 2.6 in snowfall 3.5❄3 FebMarch: 4.57 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 4.6 MarApril: 5.04 in precipitation 5.0 AprMay: 5.02 in precipitation 5.0 MayJune: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 JunJuly: 3.99 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 3.24 in precipitation 3.2 AugSeptember: 3.57 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.07 in precipitation 3.1 OctNovember: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 NovDecember: 4.28 in precipitation, 1.8 in snowfall 4.3❄2 Dec

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

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

476347a
Richland, IN · 4 mi
476307a
Newburgh, IN · 6 mi
424517a
Reed, KY · 8 mi
476357a
Rockport, IN · 8 mi
476017a
Boonville, IN · 10 mi
424587a
Spottsville, KY · 10 mi
476297a
Newburgh, IN · 11 mi
423017a
Owensboro, KY · 12 mi

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Questions about 47617

What planting zone is ZIP code 47617?

ZIP code 47617 (Hatfield, IN) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Hatfield, IN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 47617 is April 3; after April 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Newburgh L&D station.

When is the first frost in Hatfield, IN?

The median first fall frost near 47617 is November 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 214 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 47617?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 6 – Feb 20 and set transplants outside around Apr 10 – Apr 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 47617 get?

About 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 7 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Newburgh L&D station).

How hot do summers get in Hatfield, IN?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 43 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 47617 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Newark at the center of ZIP 47617: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Hatfield, IN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 47617 came on Mar 2 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hatfield, IN?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 47617 is 14 h 48 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 47617 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 47617 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.