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

Planting zone for 57758 — Mud Butte, SD

ZIP code 57758 (Mud Butte, Meade County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 13 and the first fall frost September 28.

Where ZIP 57758 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 13
First frostSep 28
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 Mud Butte, SD

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 frostSeptember 28median — 10% chance by Sep 13
Growing season136 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 3 and returns around October 5.

From the NOAA station Maurine 12sw, SD — 12 miles away, elevation 2,628 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 57758

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 3 – Aug 17
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 14 – Oct 19
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 13) and first fall frost (Sep 28) 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 57758 came on Mar 24 — 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11).

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 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.

Trees 23

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fblack maple100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °Fblack walnut100 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Shrubs 65

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked hazelnut15 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 191

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Falpine sweetvetch2 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −62 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 138

Alaska oniongrass3 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °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 °FVirginia creeper1 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °Fwestern white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °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 Mud Butte, SD.

Soil in Mud Butte, SD

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 57758 is Parchin — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Parchin-Bullock fine sandy loams, 2 to 6 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 57758; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mud Butte, SD

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low7 °Faverage low, January
Hot days35days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights188nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,540base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 37 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 46 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation17.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 31 °F, low 7 °F 31°7° JanFebruary: average high 35 °F, low 9 °F 35°9° FebMarch: average high 45 °F, low 19 °F 45°19° MarApril: average high 58 °F, low 30 °F 58°30° AprMay: average high 68 °F, low 42 °F 68°42° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 52 °F 79°52° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 58 °F 88°58° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 56 °F 87°56° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 45 °F 78°45° SepOctober: average high 61 °F, low 31 °F 61°31° OctNovember: average high 46 °F, low 19 °F 46°19° NovDecember: average high 34 °F, low 9 °F 34°9° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.38 in precipitation 0.4 JanFebruary: 0.56 in precipitation 0.6 FebMarch: 0.88 in precipitation 0.9 MarApril: 1.88 in precipitation 1.9 AprMay: 3.20 in precipitation 3.2 MayJune: 2.95 in precipitation 3.0 JunJuly: 2.22 in precipitation 2.2 JulAugust: 1.82 in precipitation 1.8 AugSeptember: 1.10 in precipitation 1.1 SepOctober: 1.48 in precipitation 1.5 OctNovember: 0.52 in precipitation 0.5 NovDecember: 0.65 in precipitation 0.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Maurine 12sw, SD (12 mi away); precipitation: Faith 36.3 W, SD (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 4b.

577874b
Union Center, SD · 23 mi
576264b
Faith, SD · 28 mi
576204b
Bison, SD · 28 mi
577374b
Enning, SD · 32 mi
577924b
White Owl, SD · 33 mi
576494b
Prairie City, SD · 35 mi
577884b
Vale, SD · 35 mi
576514b
Reva, SD · 36 mi

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Questions about 57758

What planting zone is ZIP code 57758?

ZIP code 57758 (Mud Butte, 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 Mud Butte, SD?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 57758 is May 13; after May 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Maurine 12sw station.

When is the first frost in Mud Butte, SD?

The median first fall frost near 57758 is September 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 136 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 57758?

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 57758 get?

About 17.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Faith 36.3 W station).

How hot do summers get in Mud Butte, SD?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 35 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 57758 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Parchin at the center of ZIP 57758: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Mud Butte, SD in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 57758 came on Mar 24 in 2026, 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mud Butte, SD?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 57758 is 15 h 37 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).