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

Planting zone for 58325 — Churchs Ferry, ND

ZIP code 58325 (Churchs Ferry, Ramsey County) is in USDA zone 4a: the coldest winter night averages −30 to −25 °F. The median last spring frost is May 15 and the first fall frost September 27.

Where ZIP 58325 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 15
First frostSep 27
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 Churchs Ferry, ND

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 15median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 27only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 27median — 10% chance by Sep 14
Growing season133 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 6 and returns around October 4.

From the NOAA station Leeds, ND — 14 miles away, elevation 1,529 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 58325

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
TomatoesTransplant · May 22 – Jun 5
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 29 – Jun 12
BeansSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 22 – Jun 5
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 2 – Aug 16
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 13 – Oct 18
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 15) and first fall frost (Sep 27) 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 58325 came on May 6 — 9 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 27).

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 4a in North Dakota

342 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in North Dakota, and rated by the USDA to survive −30 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 21

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 °Fbigtooth aspen65 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −43 °Fblack ash65 ft · blooms early spring · high shade tolerance · to −47 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °F

Shrubs 56

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °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 °Fbig sagebrush4 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −43 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 146

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine sweetvetch2 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −62 °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 speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 110

alkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fanalogue sedge1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °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 °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 Churchs Ferry, ND.

Soil in Churchs Ferry, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58325 is Southam — silty clay loam, very poorly drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageVery poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter10%high
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Southam silty clay loam, 0 to 1 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 58325; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Churchs Ferry, ND

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July
Winter low−3 °Faverage low, January
Hot days8days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights200nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,890base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day16 h 05 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 20 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation20.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

−10°0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 16 °F, low -3 °F 16°−3° JanFebruary: average high 21 °F, low 0 °F 21°0° FebMarch: average high 33 °F, low 12 °F 33°12° MarApril: average high 51 °F, low 27 °F 51°27° AprMay: average high 66 °F, low 40 °F 66°40° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 52 °F 75°52° JunJuly: average high 80 °F, low 55 °F 80°55° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 52 °F 80°52° AugSeptember: average high 70 °F, low 43 °F 70°43° SepOctober: average high 53 °F, low 30 °F 53°30° OctNovember: average high 35 °F, low 16 °F 35°16° NovDecember: average high 22 °F, low 3 °F 22°3° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.42 in precipitation 0.4 JanFebruary: 0.40 in precipitation 0.4 FebMarch: 0.67 in precipitation 0.7 MarApril: 1.25 in precipitation 1.3 AprMay: 2.96 in precipitation 3.0 MayJune: 3.97 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 JulAugust: 2.50 in precipitation 2.5 AugSeptember: 2.11 in precipitation 2.1 SepOctober: 1.36 in precipitation 1.4 OctNovember: 0.80 in precipitation 0.8 NovDecember: 0.64 in precipitation 0.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Leeds, ND (14 mi away); precipitation: Cando 1e, ND (14 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.

583624a
Penn, ND · 5 mi
583243b
Cando, ND · 14 mi
583464a
Leeds, ND · 14 mi
583014a
Devils Lake, ND · 15 mi
583824a
Webster, ND · 15 mi
583514a
Minnewaukan, ND · 16 mi
583774a
Starkweather, ND · 17 mi
583313b
Egeland, ND · 24 mi

North Dakota planting zones →

Questions about 58325

What planting zone is ZIP code 58325?

ZIP code 58325 (Churchs Ferry, ND) 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 Churchs Ferry, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58325 is May 15; after May 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Leeds station.

When is the first frost in Churchs Ferry, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58325 is September 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 133 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58325?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 20 – Apr 3 and set transplants outside around May 22 – Jun 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 58325 get?

About 20.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cando 1e station).

How hot do summers get in Churchs Ferry, ND?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 8 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58325 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Southam at the center of ZIP 58325: silty clay loam, very poorly drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Churchs Ferry, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58325 came on May 6 in 2026, 9 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Churchs Ferry, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58325 is 16 h 05 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).