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

Planting zone for 57057 — Rutland, SD

ZIP code 57057 (Rutland, Lake County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 5.

Where ZIP 57057 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 2

First frostOct 5

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 Rutland, SD

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 14only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 5median — 10% chance by Sep 24

Growing season156 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 22 and returns around October 16.

From the NOAA station Wentworth 2.5 Wnw, SD — 7 miles away, elevation 1,723 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 57057

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30

BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 10 – Aug 24

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 21 – Oct 26

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 5) 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 57057 came on Mar 29 — 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16).

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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 4b in South Dakota

430 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in South Dakota, and rated by the USDA to survive −25 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4b. 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 Rutland, SD.

Soil in Rutland, SD

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 57057 is Dempster — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter4.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Dempster silt loam, 0 to 2 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 57057; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Rutland, SD

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low7 °Faverage low, January

Hot days11days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights162nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,721base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 30 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 52 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation26.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall38 inper year; 77 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: Wentworth 2.5 Wnw, SD (7 mi away); precipitation: Wentworth 2.5 Wnw, SD (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 4b.

South Dakota planting zones →

Questions about 57057

What planting zone is ZIP code 57057?

ZIP code 57057 (Rutland, SD) 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 Rutland, SD?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 57057 is May 2; after May 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wentworth 2.5 Wnw station.

When is the first frost in Rutland, SD?

The median first fall frost near 57057 is October 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 156 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 57057?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 57057 get?

About 26.8 inches of precipitation a year and 38 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wentworth 2.5 Wnw station).

How hot do summers get in Rutland, SD?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 11 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 57057 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Dempster at the center of ZIP 57057: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Rutland, SD in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 57057 came on Mar 29 in 2026, 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Rutland, SD?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 57057 is 15 h 30 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).