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

Planting zone for 58568 — Selfridge, ND

ZIP code 58568 (Selfridge, Sioux County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost September 24.

Where ZIP 58568 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 12

First frostSep 24

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 Selfridge, ND

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 12median — 50% chance of a later frost

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

First fall frostSeptember 24median — 10% chance by Sep 11

Growing season134 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 1 and returns around October 4.

From the NOAA station Breien, ND — 20 miles away, elevation 1,719 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 58568

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 21

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

TomatoesTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9

BeansSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 30 – Aug 13

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 10 – Oct 15

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 12) and first fall frost (Sep 24) 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 58568 came on Apr 8 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18).

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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 Selfridge, ND.

Soil in Selfridge, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58568 is Janesburg — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Janesburg-Regent-Cabba complex, 9 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 58568; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Selfridge, ND

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July

Winter low1 °Faverage low, January

Hot days26days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights192nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,360base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 46 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 37 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation17.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall47 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Breien, ND (20 mi away); precipitation: Shields, ND (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Fort Yates, ND · 16 mi

Mc Intosh, SD · 20 mi

576214b

Bullhead, SD · 23 mi

585284a

Cannon Ball, ND · 25 mi

North Dakota planting zones →

Questions about 58568

What planting zone is ZIP code 58568?

ZIP code 58568 (Selfridge, 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 Selfridge, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58568 is May 12; after May 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Breien station.

When is the first frost in Selfridge, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58568 is September 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 134 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58568?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 17 – Mar 31 and set transplants outside around May 19 – Jun 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 58568 get?

About 17.2 inches of precipitation a year and 47 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Shields station).

How hot do summers get in Selfridge, ND?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 26 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58568 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Janesburg at the center of ZIP 58568: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Selfridge, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58568 came on Apr 8 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Selfridge, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58568 is 15 h 46 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 58568 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 58568 in zone 4a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 4b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.