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

Planting zone for 54156 — Pembine, WI

ZIP code 54156 (Pembine, Marinette County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 17 and the first fall frost October 1.

Where ZIP 54156 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 frostMay 17
First frostOct 1
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 Pembine, WI

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 17median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 31only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 1median — 10% chance by Sep 17
Growing season135 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 4 and returns around October 11.

From the NOAA station Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI — 14 miles away, elevation 1,070 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 54156

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 26
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
TomatoesTransplant · May 24 – Jun 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 31 – Jun 14
BeansSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 24 – Jun 7
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 6 – Aug 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 17 – Oct 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 17) and first fall frost (Oct 1) 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 54156 came on Apr 22 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 23).

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 Pembine, WI.

Soil in Pembine, WI

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 54156 is Mancelona — loamy sand, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Menahga-Mancelona-Menominee complex, 6 to 15 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 54156; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pembine, WI

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July
Winter low4 °Faverage low, January
Hot days6days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights182nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,062base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 42 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 41 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation31.5 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall61 inper year; 118 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

−10°0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 24 °F, low 4 °F 24°4° JanFebruary: average high 28 °F, low 6 °F 28°6° FebMarch: average high 39 °F, low 17 °F 39°17° MarApril: average high 52 °F, low 29 °F 52°29° AprMay: average high 66 °F, low 42 °F 66°42° MayJune: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° JunJuly: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 55 °F 78°55° AugSeptember: average high 70 °F, low 47 °F 70°47° SepOctober: average high 56 °F, low 35 °F 56°35° OctNovember: average high 41 °F, low 24 °F 41°24° NovDecember: average high 29 °F, low 13 °F 29°13° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 1.36 in precipitation, 14.7 in snowfall 1.4❄15 JanFebruary: 1.15 in precipitation, 11.2 in snowfall 1.1❄11 FebMarch: 1.68 in precipitation, 8.9 in snowfall 1.7❄9 MarApril: 2.79 in precipitation, 7.1 in snowfall 2.8❄7 AprMay: 3.48 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 3.5 MayJune: 3.71 in precipitation 3.7 JunJuly: 3.41 in precipitation 3.4 JulAugust: 3.38 in precipitation 3.4 AugSeptember: 3.60 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.27 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 3.3 OctNovember: 1.90 in precipitation, 5.5 in snowfall 1.9❄6 NovDecember: 1.76 in precipitation, 13 in snowfall 1.8❄13 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI (14 mi away); precipitation: Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI (14 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

541514b
Niagara, WI · 8 mi
541024b
Amberg, WI · 8 mi
541194b
Dunbar, WI · 12 mi
498764b
Quinnesec, MI · 13 mi
498525a
Loretto, MI · 14 mi
498925a
Vulcan, MI · 14 mi
498024b
Kingsford, MI · 15 mi
498475a
Hermansville, MI · 16 mi

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Questions about 54156

What planting zone is ZIP code 54156?

ZIP code 54156 (Pembine, 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 Pembine, WI?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 54156 is May 17; after May 31 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp station.

When is the first frost in Pembine, WI?

The median first fall frost near 54156 is October 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 135 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 54156?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 22 – Apr 5 and set transplants outside around May 24 – Jun 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 54156 get?

About 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 61 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp station).

How hot do summers get in Pembine, WI?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 6 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 54156 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Mancelona at the center of ZIP 54156: loamy sand, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Pembine, WI in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 54156 came on Apr 22 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 Pembine, WI?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 54156 is 15 h 42 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).