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

Planting zone for 58731 — Deering, ND

ZIP code 58731 (Deering, McHenry County) is in USDA zone 3b: the coldest winter night averages −35 to −30 °F. The median last spring frost is May 9 and the first fall frost October 1.

Where ZIP 58731 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.

Zone3b−35 to −30 °F

Coldest night−37.2 to −34.4 °C

Last frostMay 9

First frostOct 1

2012 zone3b

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 3b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Deering, ND

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 9median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 22only 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 9.

From the NOAA station Granville, ND — 14 miles away, elevation 1,509 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 58731

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 18

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

TomatoesTransplant · May 16 – May 30

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 23 – Jun 6

BeansSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 16 – May 30

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 9) 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 58731 came on Apr 28 — 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 24).

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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 3b in North Dakota

249 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in North Dakota, and rated by the USDA to survive −35 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 3b. 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 Deering, ND.

Soil in Deering, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58731 is Hamerly — loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter4%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hamerly-Wyard loams, 0 to 3 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 58731; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Deering, ND

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July

Winter low3 °Faverage low, January

Hot days15days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights183nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,316base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day16 h 07 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 18 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation18.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall49 inper year; 132 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: Granville, ND (14 mi away); precipitation: Upham 3 N, ND (16 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Granville, ND · 14 mi

North Dakota planting zones →

Questions about 58731

What planting zone is ZIP code 58731?

ZIP code 58731 (Deering, ND) is in USDA hardiness zone 3b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −35 to −30 °F (−37.2 to −34.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Deering, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58731 is May 9; after May 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Granville station.

When is the first frost in Deering, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58731 is October 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 145 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58731?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 14 – Mar 28 and set transplants outside around May 16 – May 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 58731 get?

About 18.8 inches of precipitation a year and 49 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Upham 3 N station).

How hot do summers get in Deering, ND?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 15 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58731 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hamerly at the center of ZIP 58731: loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Deering, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58731 came on Apr 28 in 2026, 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Deering, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58731 is 16 h 07 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).