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

Planting zone for 67102 — Maple City, KS

ZIP code 67102 (Maple City, Cowley County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost October 30.

Where ZIP 67102 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 6

First frostOct 30

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 Maple City, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 6median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 30median — 10% chance by Oct 15

Growing season206 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 26 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Newkirk 8e Mesonet, OK — 11 miles away, elevation 1,201 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 67102

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 16

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 4 – Sep 18

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 16 – Nov 20

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 6) and first fall frost (Oct 30) 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 67102 came on Feb 15 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6).

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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).

Soil in Maple City, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67102 is Labette — silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Labette-Sogn silty clay loam, 0 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 67102; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Maple City, KS

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low24 °Faverage low, January

Hot days58days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights93nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,653base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 42 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 37 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation36.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall5 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Newkirk 8e Mesonet, OK (11 mi away); precipitation: Hardy 2ssw, OK (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

670387a

Dexter, KS · 9 mi

670057a

Arkansas City, KS · 11 mi

Geuda Springs, KS · 22 mi

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Questions about 67102

What planting zone is ZIP code 67102?

ZIP code 67102 (Maple City, KS) 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 Maple City, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67102 is April 6; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Newkirk 8e Mesonet station.

When is the first frost in Maple City, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67102 is October 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 206 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67102?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 9 – Feb 23 and set transplants outside around Apr 13 – Apr 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 67102 get?

About 36.9 inches of precipitation a year and 5 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hardy 2ssw station).

How hot do summers get in Maple City, KS?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 58 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67102 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Labette at the center of ZIP 67102: silty clay loam, well drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Maple City, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67102 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Maple City, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67102 is 14 h 42 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 67102 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 67102 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.