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

Planting zone for 62060 — Madison, IL

ZIP code 62060 (Madison, Madison County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost October 26.

Where ZIP 62060 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 8
First frostOct 26
2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Madison, IL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 26median — 10% chance by Oct 12
Growing season200 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 28 and returns around November 6.

From the NOAA station Cahokia St Louis Airport, IL — 7 miles away, elevation 413 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 62060

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 31 – Sep 14
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 12 – Nov 16
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 8) and first fall frost (Oct 26) 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 62060 came on Mar 1 — 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 13).

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).

Soil in Madison, IL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 62060 is Landes — very fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery fine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Landes-Fluvents-Urban land complex, 2 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded.

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 62060; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Madison, IL

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days46days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights98nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,263base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 52 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 27 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation45.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 40 °F, low 24 °F 40°24° JanFebruary: average high 46 °F, low 28 °F 46°28° FebMarch: average high 56 °F, low 36 °F 56°36° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 46 °F 68°46° AprMay: average high 77 °F, low 57 °F 77°57° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 66 °F 88°66° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 57 °F 81°57° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 36 °F 55°36° NovDecember: average high 44 °F, low 29 °F 44°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.72 in precipitation 2.7 JanFebruary: 2.36 in precipitation 2.4 FebMarch: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 MarApril: 4.84 in precipitation 4.8 AprMay: 5.39 in precipitation 5.4 MayJune: 5.04 in precipitation 5.0 JunJuly: 4.21 in precipitation 4.2 JulAugust: 4.19 in precipitation 4.2 AugSeptember: 3.32 in precipitation 3.3 SepOctober: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 3.69 in precipitation 3.7 NovDecember: 2.61 in precipitation 2.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cahokia St Louis Airport, IL (7 mi away); precipitation: Granite City 1.4 Ene, IL (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

620907a
Venice, IL · 2 mi
620597a
Lovejoy, IL · 3 mi
622017a
East Saint Louis, IL · 3 mi
620407a
Granite City, IL · 3 mi
631077a
Saint Louis, MO · 4 mi
631477a
Saint Louis, MO · 4 mi
631027a
Saint Louis, MO · 4 mi
631067a
Saint Louis, MO · 4 mi

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Questions about 62060

What planting zone is ZIP code 62060?

ZIP code 62060 (Madison, IL) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Madison, IL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 62060 is April 8; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cahokia St Louis Airport station.

When is the first frost in Madison, IL?

The median first fall frost near 62060 is October 26, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 62060?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 11 – Feb 25 and set transplants outside around Apr 15 – Apr 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 62060 get?

About 45.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Granite City 1.4 Ene station).

How hot do summers get in Madison, IL?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 46 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 62060 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Landes at the center of ZIP 62060: very fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Madison, IL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 62060 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Madison, IL?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 62060 is 14 h 52 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 62060 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 62060 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.