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

Planting zone for 54529 — Harshaw, WI

ZIP code 54529 (Harshaw, Oneida County) is in USDA zone 4a: the coldest winter night averages −30 to −25 °F. The median last spring frost is May 13 and the first fall frost October 3.

Where ZIP 54529 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.

Zone4a−30 to −25 °F

Coldest night−34.4 to −31.7 °C

Last frostMay 13

First frostOct 3

2012 zone4a

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 4a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Harshaw, WI

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 13median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 27only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 3median — 10% chance by Sep 16

Growing season141 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 2 and returns around October 15.

From the NOAA station Willow Rsvr, WI — 9 miles away, elevation 1,532 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 54529

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 22

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

TomatoesTransplant · May 20 – Jun 3

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 27 – Jun 10

BeansSow outdoors · May 20 – Jun 3

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 20 – Jun 3

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 20 – Jun 3

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 8 – Aug 22

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 19 – Oct 24

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 13) and first fall frost (Oct 3) 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 54529 came on Apr 22 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25).

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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 4a in Wisconsin

419 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Wisconsin, and rated by the USDA to survive −30 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4a. 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 Harshaw, WI.

Soil in Harshaw, WI

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 54529 is Padus — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.9moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Padus-Pence sandy loams, 15 to 35 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 54529; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Harshaw, WI

Summer high76 °Faverage high, July

Winter low2 °Faverage low, January

Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights185nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,767base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 43 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)

Precipitation32.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall55 inper year; 130 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: Willow Rsvr, WI (9 mi away); precipitation: Willow Rsvr, WI (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

545434b

Mc Naughton, WI · 6 mi

545314a

Hazelhurst, WI · 7 mi

545324a

Heafford Junction, WI · 9 mi

545394a

Lake Tomahawk, WI · 10 mi

Rhinelander, WI · 15 mi

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Questions about 54529

What planting zone is ZIP code 54529?

ZIP code 54529 (Harshaw, WI) is in USDA hardiness zone 4a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −30 to −25 °F (−34.4 to −31.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Harshaw, WI?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 54529 is May 13; after May 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Willow Rsvr station.

When is the first frost in Harshaw, WI?

The median first fall frost near 54529 is October 3, giving a median frost-free growing season of 141 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 54529?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 18 – Apr 1 and set transplants outside around May 20 – Jun 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 54529 get?

About 32.3 inches of precipitation a year and 55 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Willow Rsvr station).

How hot do summers get in Harshaw, WI?

The average high peaks at 76 °F in July, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 54529 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Padus at the center of ZIP 54529: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Harshaw, WI in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 54529 came on Apr 22 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Harshaw, WI?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 54529 is 15 h 43 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).