Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 48765 — Turner, MI

ZIP code 48765 (Turner, Arenac County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 23 and the first fall frost September 26.

Where ZIP 48765 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 frostMay 23

First frostSep 26

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 Turner, MI

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMay 23median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 7only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 26median — 10% chance by Sep 14

Growing season127 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 7 and returns around October 6.

From the NOAA station Hale 5ssw #2, MI — 12 miles away, elevation 817 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 48765

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 11 – May 2

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 2 – May 16

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 2 – May 16

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11

TomatoesTransplant · May 30 – Jun 13

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 6 – Jun 20

BeansSow outdoors · May 30 – Jun 13

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 30 – Jun 13

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 30 – Jun 13

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 1 – Aug 15

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 12 – Oct 17

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 23) and first fall frost (Sep 26) 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 48765 came on Apr 16 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 19).

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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).

Native plants for zone 5b in Michigan

564 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Michigan, and rated by the USDA to survive −15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Turner, MI.

Soil in Turner, MI

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 48765 is Brimley — loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Brimley loam, 2 to 6 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 48765; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Turner, MI

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July

Winter low7 °Faverage low, February

Hot days7days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights183nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,960base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 30 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 52 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation30.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hale 5ssw #2, MI (12 mi away); precipitation: Standish 4ne, MI (13 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Tawas City, MI · 8 mi

487705a

Whittemore, MI · 8 mi

487495b

Omer, MI · 11 mi

487485b

National City, MI · 12 mi

487646a

Tawas City, MI · 13 mi

487565a

Prescott, MI · 14 mi

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Questions about 48765

What planting zone is ZIP code 48765?

ZIP code 48765 (Turner, MI) 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 Turner, MI?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 48765 is May 23; after June 7 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hale 5ssw #2 station.

When is the first frost in Turner, MI?

The median first fall frost near 48765 is September 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 127 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 48765?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 28 – Apr 11 and set transplants outside around May 30 – Jun 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 48765 get?

About 30.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Standish 4ne station).

How hot do summers get in Turner, MI?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 7 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 48765 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Brimley at the center of ZIP 48765: loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Turner, MI in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 48765 came on Apr 16 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Turner, MI?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 48765 is 15 h 30 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).