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

Planting zone for 54014 — Hager City, WI

ZIP code 54014 (Hager City, Pierce County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost October 14.

Where ZIP 54014 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.

Zone4b−25 to −20 °F
Coldest night−31.7 to −28.9 °C
Last frostApr 23
First frostOct 14
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 Hager City, WI

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 7only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 14median — 10% chance by Sep 28
Growing season173 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 12 and returns around October 25.

From the NOAA station Red Wing Dam 3, MN — 3 miles away, elevation 676 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 54014

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 54014 came on Apr 1 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 17).

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 Wisconsin

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

Trees 48

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 89

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 178

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 152

American 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 °FBebb's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 4

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 °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 Hager City, WI.

Soil in Hager City, WI

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 54014 is Newglarus — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Newglarus silt loam, deep, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded.

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 54014; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hager City, WI

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July
Winter low6 °Faverage low, January
Hot days11days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights154nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,702base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 34 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 48 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation32.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 23 °F, low 6 °F 23°6° JanFebruary: average high 28 °F, low 9 °F 28°9° FebMarch: average high 41 °F, low 22 °F 41°22° MarApril: average high 56 °F, low 36 °F 56°36° AprMay: average high 68 °F, low 48 °F 68°48° MayJune: average high 78 °F, low 58 °F 78°58° JunJuly: average high 82 °F, low 62 °F 82°62° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 60 °F 80°60° AugSeptember: average high 73 °F, low 52 °F 73°52° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 39 °F 59°39° OctNovember: average high 42 °F, low 26 °F 42°26° NovDecember: average high 29 °F, low 14 °F 29°14° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 0.78 in precipitation 0.8 JanFebruary: 0.88 in precipitation 0.9 FebMarch: 1.67 in precipitation 1.7 MarApril: 2.88 in precipitation 2.9 AprMay: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 MayJune: 5.09 in precipitation 5.1 JunJuly: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 JulAugust: 4.45 in precipitation 4.5 AugSeptember: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 SepOctober: 2.48 in precipitation 2.5 OctNovember: 1.63 in precipitation 1.6 NovDecember: 1.01 in precipitation 1.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Red Wing Dam 3, MN (3 mi away); precipitation: Red Wing Dam 3, MN (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 4b.

540114b
Ellsworth, WI · 7 mi
550894b
Welch, MN · 8 mi
547234b
Bay City, WI · 8 mi
540214b
Prescott, WI · 9 mi
550664b
Red Wing, MN · 10 mi
540034b
Beldenville, WI · 11 mi
540224b
River Falls, WI · 14 mi
547504b
Maiden Rock, WI · 14 mi

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Questions about 54014

What planting zone is ZIP code 54014?

ZIP code 54014 (Hager City, WI) 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 Hager City, WI?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 54014 is April 23; after May 7 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Red Wing Dam 3 station.

When is the first frost in Hager City, WI?

The median first fall frost near 54014 is October 14, giving a median frost-free growing season of 173 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 54014?

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 54014 get?

About 32.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Red Wing Dam 3 station).

How hot do summers get in Hager City, WI?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 11 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 54014 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Newglarus at the center of ZIP 54014: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Hager City, WI in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 54014 came on Apr 1 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hager City, WI?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 54014 is 15 h 34 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).