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

Planting zone for 49865 — National Mine, MI

ZIP code 49865 (National Mine, Marquette County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 22 and the first fall frost September 29.

Where ZIP 49865 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.

Zone4b−25 to −20 °F
Coldest night−31.7 to −28.9 °C
Last frostMay 22
First frostSep 29
2012 zone4b

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 4b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in National Mine, MI

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 22median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 4only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 29median — 10% chance by Sep 11
Growing season129 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 8 and returns around October 10.

From the NOAA station Marquette, MI — 6 miles away, elevation 1,411 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 49865

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 10 – May 1
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 1 – May 15
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 1 – May 15
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
TomatoesTransplant · May 29 – Jun 12
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 5 – Jun 19
BeansSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 4 – Aug 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 15 – Oct 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 22) and first fall frost (Sep 29) 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 49865 came on May 1 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 30).

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).

Native plants for zone 4b in Michigan

514 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Michigan, and rated by the USDA to survive −25 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 51

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 97

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 190

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine sweetvetch2 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −62 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °F

Grasses 157

alpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked sedge4 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Vines 5

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Ftrumpet honeysuckle16 ft · blooms late summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FVirginia creeper1 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °F

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 National Mine, MI.

Soil in National Mine, MI

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 49865 is Carbondale — muck, very poorly drained.

TextureMucktop layer
DrainageVery poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter82.5%high
Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Carbondale and Tawas soils.

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 49865; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in National Mine, MI

Summer high76 °Faverage high, July
Winter low7 °Faverage low, January
Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights189nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,658base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 50 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 33 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation36.7 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall197 inper year; 153 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 22 °F, low 7 °F 22°7° JanFebruary: average high 25 °F, low 7 °F 25°7° FebMarch: average high 35 °F, low 15 °F 35°15° MarApril: average high 47 °F, low 27 °F 47°27° AprMay: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° MayJune: average high 72 °F, low 50 °F 72°50° JunJuly: average high 76 °F, low 55 °F 76°55° JulAugust: average high 74 °F, low 53 °F 74°53° AugSeptember: average high 66 °F, low 46 °F 66°46° SepOctober: average high 52 °F, low 35 °F 52°35° OctNovember: average high 37 °F, low 24 °F 37°24° NovDecember: average high 27 °F, low 14 °F 27°14° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.33 in precipitation, 42.1 in snowfall 2.3❄42 JanFebruary: 2.24 in precipitation, 36.8 in snowfall 2.2❄37 FebMarch: 2.67 in precipitation, 29.4 in snowfall 2.7❄29 MarApril: 3.35 in precipitation, 17.6 in snowfall 3.4❄18 AprMay: 3.37 in precipitation, 1.4 in snowfall 3.4❄1 MayJune: 3.27 in precipitation 3.3 JunJuly: 3.10 in precipitation 3.1 JulAugust: 2.85 in precipitation 2.9 AugSeptember: 3.96 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.0 SepOctober: 4.04 in precipitation, 5.3 in snowfall 4.0❄5 OctNovember: 2.90 in precipitation, 24.2 in snowfall 2.9❄24 NovDecember: 2.60 in precipitation, 39.9 in snowfall 2.6❄40 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Marquette, MI (6 mi away); precipitation: Marquette, MI (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

498555b
Marquette, MI · 8 mi
498715a
Palmer, MI · 13 mi
498664b
Negaunee, MI · 13 mi
498494b
Ishpeming, MI · 14 mi
498144a
Champion, MI · 16 mi
498085b
Big Bay, MI · 19 mi
498415a
Gwinn, MI · 24 mi
498614a
Michigamme, MI · 27 mi

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Questions about 49865

What planting zone is ZIP code 49865?

ZIP code 49865 (National Mine, MI) is in USDA hardiness zone 4b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −25 to −20 °F (−31.7 to −28.9 °C).

When is the last frost in National Mine, MI?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 49865 is May 22; after June 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Marquette station.

When is the first frost in National Mine, MI?

The median first fall frost near 49865 is September 29, giving a median frost-free growing season of 129 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 49865?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 27 – Apr 10 and set transplants outside around May 29 – Jun 12, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 49865 get?

About 36.7 inches of precipitation a year and 197 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Marquette station).

How hot do summers get in National Mine, 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 49865 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Carbondale at the center of ZIP 49865: muck, very poorly drained.

Did spring come early in National Mine, MI in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 49865 came on May 1 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 30), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in National Mine, MI?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 49865 is 15 h 50 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).