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

Planting zone for 67361 — Sedan, KS

ZIP code 67361 (Sedan, Chautauqua County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 67361 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 9

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 Sedan, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 9median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 27only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 12

Growing season199 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 4.

From the NOAA station Sedan, KS — 2 miles away, elevation 902 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 67361

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 19

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

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 9) 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 67361 came on Feb 16 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5).

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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 Sedan, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67361 is Steedman — gravelly clay loam, moderately well drained.

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

pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Steedman stony clay loam, 8 to 20 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 67361; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Sedan, KS

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July

Winter low22 °Faverage low, January

Hot days58days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights104nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,465base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 43 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

Precipitation40.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall9 inper year; 8 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Sedan, KS (2 mi away); precipitation: Sedan, KS (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

673347a

Chautauqua, KS · 8 mi

Cedar Vale, KS · 15 mi

673457a

Elk Falls, KS · 16 mi

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Questions about 67361

What planting zone is ZIP code 67361?

ZIP code 67361 (Sedan, 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 Sedan, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67361 is April 9; after April 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sedan station.

When is the first frost in Sedan, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67361 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 199 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67361?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 12 – Feb 26 and set transplants outside around Apr 16 – Apr 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 67361 get?

About 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 9 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sedan station).

How hot do summers get in Sedan, KS?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 58 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67361 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Steedman at the center of ZIP 67361: gravelly clay loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Sedan, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67361 came on Feb 16 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Sedan, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67361 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 67361 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 67361 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.