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

Planting zone for 67119 — Oxford, KS

ZIP code 67119 (Oxford, Sumner County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 67119 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 11
First frostOct 27
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 Oxford, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 11median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 12
Growing season197 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Winfield Strother Field Airport, KS — 9 miles away, elevation 1,152 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 67119

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 21
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 1 – Sep 15
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 13 – Nov 17
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 11) and first fall frost (Oct 27) 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 67119 came on Feb 17 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6).

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 Oxford, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67119 is Bethany — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.67%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bethany silt loam, 0 to 1 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 67119; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Oxford, KS

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days65days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights96nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,679base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 44 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 36 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation38.8 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall4 inper year; 3 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 46 °F, low 24 °F 46°24° JanFebruary: average high 51 °F, low 27 °F 51°27° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 36 °F 60°36° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° AprMay: average high 78 °F, low 56 °F 78°56° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 71 °F 92°71° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 69 °F 91°69° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 48 °F 71°48° OctNovember: average high 59 °F, low 36 °F 59°36° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 27 °F 47°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 1.02 in precipitation, 1.1 in snowfall 1.0❄1 JanFebruary: 1.57 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 1.6❄1 FebMarch: 2.68 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 2.7 MarApril: 3.55 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 5.96 in precipitation 6.0 MayJune: 5.48 in precipitation 5.5 JunJuly: 4.24 in precipitation 4.2 JulAugust: 4.36 in precipitation 4.4 AugSeptember: 3.06 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 2.01 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 2.0 NovDecember: 1.44 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 1.4❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Winfield Strother Field Airport, KS (9 mi away); precipitation: Oxford, KS (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

670517a
Geuda Springs, KS · 10 mi
671467a
Udall, KS · 11 mi
670137a
Belle Plaine, KS · 11 mi
671567a
Winfield, KS · 12 mi
671527a
Wellington, KS · 13 mi
671407a
South Haven, KS · 15 mi
670057a
Arkansas City, KS · 15 mi
671107a
Mulvane, KS · 16 mi

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Questions about 67119

What planting zone is ZIP code 67119?

ZIP code 67119 (Oxford, 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 Oxford, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67119 is April 11; after April 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Winfield Strother Field Airport station.

When is the first frost in Oxford, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67119 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 197 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67119?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 14 – Feb 28 and set transplants outside around Apr 18 – May 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 67119 get?

About 38.8 inches of precipitation a year and 4 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Oxford station).

How hot do summers get in Oxford, KS?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 65 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67119 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bethany at the center of ZIP 67119: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Oxford, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67119 came on Feb 17 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Oxford, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67119 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 67119 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 67119 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.