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

Planting zone for 58762 — Newburg, ND

ZIP code 58762 (Newburg, Bottineau County) is in USDA zone 3b: the coldest winter night averages −35 to −30 °F. The median last spring frost is May 15 and the first fall frost September 25.

Where ZIP 58762 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 15
First frostSep 25
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 Newburg, 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 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 25median — 10% chance by Sep 13
Growing season132 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 5 and returns around October 1.

From the NOAA station Upham 3 N, ND — 11 miles away, elevation 1,424 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 58762

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 · Jul 31 – Aug 14
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 11 – Oct 16
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 15) and first fall frost (Sep 25) 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 58762 came on Apr 28 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25).

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 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.

Trees 20

Shrubs 42

Wildflowers & perennials 91

Grasses 88

Vines 3

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 Newburg, ND.

Soil in Newburg, ND

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 58762 is Hecla — loamy fine sand, moderately well drained.

TextureLoamy fine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Hecla loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 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 58762; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Newburg, ND

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July
Winter low−4 °Faverage low, January
Hot days9days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights199nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,028base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day16 h 09 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 16 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation19.3 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 17 °F, low -4 °F 17°−4° JanFebruary: average high 22 °F, low 0 °F 22°0° FebMarch: average high 35 °F, low 14 °F 35°14° MarApril: average high 53 °F, low 29 °F 53°29° AprMay: average high 67 °F, low 42 °F 67°42° MayJune: average high 75 °F, low 53 °F 75°53° JunJuly: average high 81 °F, low 57 °F 81°57° JulAugust: average high 80 °F, low 54 °F 80°54° AugSeptember: average high 70 °F, low 43 °F 70°43° SepOctober: average high 54 °F, low 30 °F 54°30° OctNovember: average high 36 °F, low 16 °F 36°16° NovDecember: average high 22 °F, low 3 °F 22°3° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.55 in precipitation 0.6 JanFebruary: 0.53 in precipitation 0.5 FebMarch: 0.79 in precipitation 0.8 MarApril: 1.06 in precipitation 1.1 AprMay: 2.60 in precipitation 2.6 MayJune: 3.97 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 2.72 in precipitation 2.7 JulAugust: 2.32 in precipitation 2.3 AugSeptember: 1.83 in precipitation 1.8 SepOctober: 1.49 in precipitation 1.5 OctNovember: 0.79 in precipitation 0.8 NovDecember: 0.63 in precipitation 0.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Upham 3 N, ND (11 mi away); precipitation: Upham 7.5 Nnw, ND (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 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 58762

What planting zone is ZIP code 58762?

ZIP code 58762 (Newburg, 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 Newburg, ND?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 58762 is May 15; after May 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Upham 3 N station.

When is the first frost in Newburg, ND?

The median first fall frost near 58762 is September 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 132 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 58762?

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 58762 get?

About 19.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Upham 7.5 Nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Newburg, ND?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 9 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 58762 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hecla at the center of ZIP 58762: loamy fine sand, moderately well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Newburg, ND in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 58762 came on Apr 28 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Newburg, ND?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 58762 is 16 h 09 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).