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

Planting zone for 59339 — Lindsay, MT

ZIP code 59339 (Lindsay, Dawson County) is in USDA zone 4b: the coldest winter night averages −25 to −20 °F. The median last spring frost is May 26 and the first fall frost September 17.

Where ZIP 59339 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 26
First frostSep 17
2012 zone4b

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 4b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Lindsay, MT

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 13only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 17median — 10% chance by Sep 1
Growing season113 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 15 and returns around September 27.

From the NOAA station Terry 21 Nnw, MT — 15 miles away, elevation 3,143 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 59339

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 14 – May 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 5 – May 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 5 – May 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 5 – May 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
TomatoesTransplant · Jun 2 – Jun 16
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 9 – Jun 23
BeansSow outdoors · Jun 2 – Jun 16
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 2 – Jun 16
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 2 – Jun 16
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 23 – Aug 6
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 3 – Oct 8
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 26) and first fall frost (Sep 17) 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 59339 came on Mar 24 — 23 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16).

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 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.

Trees 23

American elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fboxelder60 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FDouglas-fir200 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Feastern cottonwood190 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −43 °F

Shrubs 87

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Falpine laurel1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 229

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Falpine sweetvetch2 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −62 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 155

Alaska oniongrass3 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAlpine Meadow-Foxtail0.5 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °Fanalogue sedge1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 3

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fwestern white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

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 Lindsay, MT.

Soil in Lindsay, MT

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 59339 is Kremlin — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Kremlin loam, warm, 2 to 8 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 59339; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lindsay, MT

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low7 °Faverage low, January
Hot days18days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights198nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,844base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 56 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 28 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation14.6 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall24 inper year

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 28 °F, low 7 °F 28°7° JanFebruary: average high 31 °F, low 9 °F 31°9° FebMarch: average high 43 °F, low 19 °F 43°19° MarApril: average high 54 °F, low 28 °F 54°28° AprMay: average high 65 °F, low 38 °F 65°38° MayJune: average high 74 °F, low 47 °F 74°47° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 53 °F 83°53° JulAugust: average high 82 °F, low 52 °F 82°52° AugSeptember: average high 71 °F, low 42 °F 71°42° SepOctober: average high 55 °F, low 29 °F 55°29° OctNovember: average high 41 °F, low 18 °F 41°18° NovDecember: average high 30 °F, low 9 °F 30°9° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″January: 0.38 in precipitation, 4.8 in snowfall 0.4❄5 JanFebruary: 0.53 in precipitation, 4.7 in snowfall 0.5❄5 FebMarch: 0.46 in precipitation, 3.5 in snowfall 0.5❄4 MarApril: 1.44 in precipitation, 2.4 in snowfall 1.4❄2 AprMay: 2.72 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 2.7 MayJune: 2.35 in precipitation 2.4 JunJuly: 2.11 in precipitation 2.1 JulAugust: 1.16 in precipitation 1.2 AugSeptember: 1.42 in precipitation 1.4 SepOctober: 1.07 in precipitation, 0.8 in snowfall 1.1❄1 OctNovember: 0.45 in precipitation, 3 in snowfall 0.5❄3 NovDecember: 0.51 in precipitation, 4.2 in snowfall 0.5❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Terry 21 Nnw, MT (15 mi away); precipitation: Lindsay, MT (6 mi away). 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.

593154a
Bloomfield, MT · 25 mi
593304a
Glendive, MT · 25 mi
593494a
Terry, MT · 31 mi
592154a
Circle, MT · 31 mi
592594a
Richey, MT · 32 mi
592144a
Brockway, MT · 36 mi
593264a
Fallon, MT · 37 mi
592744a
Vida, MT · 43 mi

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Questions about 59339

What planting zone is ZIP code 59339?

ZIP code 59339 (Lindsay, 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 Lindsay, MT?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 59339 is May 26; after June 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Terry 21 Nnw station.

When is the first frost in Lindsay, MT?

The median first fall frost near 59339 is September 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 113 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 59339?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 31 – Apr 14 and set transplants outside around Jun 2 – Jun 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 59339 get?

About 14.6 inches of precipitation a year and 24 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lindsay station).

How hot do summers get in Lindsay, MT?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 18 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 59339 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Kremlin at the center of ZIP 59339: loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Lindsay, MT in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 59339 came on Mar 24 in 2026, 23 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lindsay, MT?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 59339 is 15 h 56 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).