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

Planting zone for 58463 — Mcclusky, ND

ZIP code 58463 (Mcclusky, Sheridan County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 8 and the first fall frost October 1.

Where ZIP 58463 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 8

First frostOct 1

2012 zone4a

Was 4a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. 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 Mcclusky, ND

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 8median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 20only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 1median — 10% chance by Sep 19

Growing season145 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 30 and returns around October 10.

From the NOAA station Mc Clusky, ND — within 1 mile, elevation 1,926 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 58463

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 27 – Apr 17

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

TomatoesTransplant · May 15 – May 29

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 22 – Jun 5

BeansSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

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 8) 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 58463 came on Apr 21 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 22).

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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 North Dakota

372 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in North 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 Mcclusky, ND.

Soil in Mcclusky, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58463 is Parnell — silty clay loam, very poorly drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageVery poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter8%high

Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Parnell silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, Missouri Coteau.

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 58463; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mcclusky, ND

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July

Winter low3 °Faverage low, January

Hot days17days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights176nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,616base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 58 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 26 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation18.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall45 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Mc Clusky, ND (within 1 mile); precipitation: Mc Clusky, ND (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

North Dakota planting zones →

Questions about 58463

What planting zone is ZIP code 58463?

ZIP code 58463 (Mcclusky, ND) 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 Mcclusky, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58463 is May 8; after May 20 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mc Clusky station.

When is the first frost in Mcclusky, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58463 is October 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 145 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58463?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 13 – Mar 27 and set transplants outside around May 15 – May 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 58463 get?

About 18.2 inches of precipitation a year and 45 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mc Clusky station).

How hot do summers get in Mcclusky, ND?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 17 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58463 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Parnell at the center of ZIP 58463: silty clay loam, very poorly drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Mcclusky, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58463 came on Apr 21 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Apr 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mcclusky, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58463 is 15 h 58 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 58463 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 58463 in zone 4a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 4b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.