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

Planting zone for 59084 — Teigen, MT

ZIP code 59084 (Teigen, Petroleum County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 20 and the first fall frost September 24.

Where ZIP 59084 is

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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 20

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 Teigen, MT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 20median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 6only 10% chance of frost after

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

Growing season126 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 6 and returns around October 2.

From the NOAA station Grass Range, MT — 10 miles away, elevation 3,491 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 59084

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 29

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

TomatoesTransplant · May 27 – Jun 10

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 3 – Jun 17

BeansSow outdoors · May 27 – Jun 10

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 27 – Jun 10

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 27 – Jun 10

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 20) 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 59084 came on Mar 18 — 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 7).

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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 Montana

506 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Montana, 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 Teigen, MT.

Soil in Teigen, MT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 59084 is Gerdrum — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Gerdrum-Vanda complex, 1 to 6 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 59084; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Teigen, MT

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low14 °Faverage low, January

Hot days14days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights171nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,956base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 54 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 30 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation15.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Grass Range, MT (10 mi away); precipitation: Winnett 12 Sw, MT (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 4b.

590324b

Grass Range, MT · 5 mi

590874b

Winnett, MT · 19 mi

594414b

Forest Grove, MT · 27 mi

594714b

Roy, MT · 28 mi

594574b

Lewistown, MT · 34 mi

Montana planting zones →

Questions about 59084

What planting zone is ZIP code 59084?

ZIP code 59084 (Teigen, MT) 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 Teigen, MT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 59084 is May 20; after June 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Grass Range station.

When is the first frost in Teigen, MT?

The median first fall frost near 59084 is September 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 126 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 59084?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 25 – Apr 8 and set transplants outside around May 27 – Jun 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 59084 get?

About 15.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Winnett 12 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Teigen, MT?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 14 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 59084 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gerdrum at the center of ZIP 59084: loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Teigen, MT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 59084 came on Mar 18 in 2026, 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Teigen, MT?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 59084 is 15 h 54 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 59084 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 59084 in zone 4a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 4b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.