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

Planting zone for 47948 — Goodland, IN

ZIP code 47948 (Goodland, Newton County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost October 14.

Where ZIP 47948 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.

Zone5b−15 to −10 °F
Coldest night−26.1 to −23.3 °C
Last frostApr 23
First frostOct 14
2012 zone5b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 5b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Goodland, IN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 8only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 14median — 10% chance by Oct 1
Growing season175 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 11 and returns around October 25.

From the NOAA station Kentland, IN — 8 miles away, elevation 696 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 47948

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Apr 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 7 – May 21
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 19 – Sep 2
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 30 – Nov 4
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 23) and first fall frost (Oct 14) 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 47948 came on Mar 15 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 1).

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 Goodland, IN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 47948 is Elston — fine sandy loam, moderately well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Elston variant fine sandy loam, 1 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 47948; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Goodland, IN

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low16 °Faverage low, January
Hot days23days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights133nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,284base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 06 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 15 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation38 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall29 inper year; 37 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 34 °F, low 16 °F 34°16° JanFebruary: average high 38 °F, low 19 °F 38°19° FebMarch: average high 50 °F, low 29 °F 50°29° MarApril: average high 63 °F, low 39 °F 63°39° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 50 °F 75°50° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 62 °F 85°62° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 60 °F 84°60° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 52 °F 79°52° SepOctober: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° OctNovember: average high 51 °F, low 31 °F 51°31° NovDecember: average high 39 °F, low 22 °F 39°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.29 in precipitation, 9.7 in snowfall 2.3❄10 JanFebruary: 1.78 in precipitation, 8.3 in snowfall 1.8❄8 FebMarch: 2.66 in precipitation, 3.5 in snowfall 2.7❄4 MarApril: 3.48 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 3.5❄1 AprMay: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 4.82 in precipitation 4.8 JulAugust: 3.33 in precipitation 3.3 AugSeptember: 3.05 in precipitation 3.0 SepOctober: 3.02 in precipitation 3.0 OctNovember: 2.54 in precipitation, 0.9 in snowfall 2.5❄1 NovDecember: 2.11 in precipitation, 5.9 in snowfall 2.1❄6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Kentland, IN (8 mi away); precipitation: Remington 2nnw, IN (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

479775b
Remington, IN · 7 mi
479225b
Brook, IN · 8 mi
479515b
Kentland, IN · 8 mi
479425b
Earl Park, IN · 10 mi
479445b
Fowler, IN · 12 mi
479646a
Mount Ayr, IN · 12 mi
479955b
Wolcott, IN · 13 mi
479635b
Morocco, IN · 15 mi

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Questions about 47948

What planting zone is ZIP code 47948?

ZIP code 47948 (Goodland, IN) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −15 to −10 °F (−26.1 to −23.3 °C).

When is the last frost in Goodland, IN?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 47948 is April 23; after May 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kentland station.

When is the first frost in Goodland, IN?

The median first fall frost near 47948 is October 14, giving a median frost-free growing season of 175 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 47948?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 26 – Mar 12 and set transplants outside around Apr 30 – May 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 47948 get?

About 38 inches of precipitation a year and 29 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Remington 2nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Goodland, IN?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 23 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 47948 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Elston at the center of ZIP 47948: fine sandy loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Goodland, IN in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 47948 came on Mar 15 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Goodland, IN?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 47948 is 15 h 06 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).