Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 30, 2026

Planting zone for 49764 — Oden, MI

ZIP code 49764 (Oden, Emmet County) is in USDA zone 5a: the coldest winter night averages −20 to −15 °F. The median last spring frost is May 16 and the first fall frost October 9.

Where ZIP 49764 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.

Zone5a−20 to −15 °F

Coldest night−28.9 to −26.1 °C

Last frostMay 16

First frostOct 9

2012 zone5a

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 5a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Oden, MI

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 16median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 31only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 9median — 10% chance by Sep 27

Growing season147 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 2 and returns around October 23.

From the NOAA station Petoskey Ncmc, MI — 7 miles away, elevation 748 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 49764

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

TomatoesTransplant · May 23 – Jun 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 30 – Jun 13

BeansSow outdoors · May 23 – Jun 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 23 – Jun 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 23 – Jun 6

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 14 – Aug 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 25 – Oct 30

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 16) and first fall frost (Oct 9) 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 49764 came on Apr 23 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 23).

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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 5a in Michigan

551 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Michigan, and rated by the USDA to survive −20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5a. 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 Oden, MI.

Soil in Oden, MI

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 49764 is Au Gres — sand, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Au Gres sand, 0 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 49764; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Oden, MI

Summer high76 °Faverage high, July

Winter low12 °Faverage low, January

Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights166nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,941base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 40 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 43 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation36.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall120 inper year; 106 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Petoskey Ncmc, MI (7 mi away); precipitation: Petoskey Ncmc, MI (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Harbor Springs, MI · 10 mi

497914b

Topinabee, MI · 12 mi

Michigan planting zones →

Questions about 49764

What planting zone is ZIP code 49764?

ZIP code 49764 (Oden, MI) is in USDA hardiness zone 5a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −20 to −15 °F (−28.9 to −26.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Oden, MI?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 49764 is May 16; after May 31 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Petoskey Ncmc station.

When is the first frost in Oden, MI?

The median first fall frost near 49764 is October 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 147 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 49764?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 21 – Apr 4 and set transplants outside around May 23 – Jun 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 49764 get?

About 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 120 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Petoskey Ncmc station).

How hot do summers get in Oden, MI?

The average high peaks at 76 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 49764 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Au Gres at the center of ZIP 49764: sand, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Oden, MI in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 49764 came on Apr 23 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 23), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Oden, MI?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 49764 is 15 h 40 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).