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

Planting zone for 67468 — Morganville, KS

ZIP code 67468 (Morganville, Clay County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost October 19.

Where ZIP 67468 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F
Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C
Last frostApr 19
First frostOct 19
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Morganville, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 19median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 19median — 10% chance by Oct 2
Growing season181 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 9 and returns around October 28.

From the NOAA station Clay Center, KS — 9 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 67468

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 29
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 3 – May 17
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 24 – Sep 7
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 5 – Nov 9
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 19) and first fall frost (Oct 19) 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 67468 came on Mar 1 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18).

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 6b in Kansas

431 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Kansas, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 37

Shrubs 64

Wildflowers & perennials 176

Grasses 134

Vines 11

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 Morganville, KS.

Soil in Morganville, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67468 is Geary — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Geary silt loam, 3 to 7 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 67468; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Morganville, KS

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low18 °Faverage low, January
Hot days54days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights121nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,067base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 57 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 23 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation31 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall17 inper year

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 39 °F, low 18 °F 39°18° JanFebruary: average high 44 °F, low 21 °F 44°21° FebMarch: average high 55 °F, low 31 °F 55°31° MarApril: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 53 °F 76°53° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 68 °F 91°68° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 66 °F 89°66° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 57 °F 81°57° SepOctober: average high 68 °F, low 44 °F 68°44° OctNovember: average high 53 °F, low 31 °F 53°31° NovDecember: average high 42 °F, low 21 °F 42°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 0.64 in precipitation, 4.1 in snowfall 0.6❄4 JanFebruary: 0.98 in precipitation, 5 in snowfall 1.0❄5 FebMarch: 1.70 in precipitation, 1.2 in snowfall 1.7❄1 MarApril: 2.86 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 2.9❄1 AprMay: 4.65 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 4.22 in precipitation 4.2 JunJuly: 4.65 in precipitation 4.7 JulAugust: 3.69 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 3.14 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 2.06 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 2.1 OctNovember: 1.39 in precipitation, 1.7 in snowfall 1.4❄2 NovDecember: 1.06 in precipitation, 4 in snowfall 1.1❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Clay Center, KS (9 mi away); precipitation: Clifton, KS (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

2 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

Kansas planting zones →

Questions about 67468

What planting zone is ZIP code 67468?

ZIP code 67468 (Morganville, KS) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Morganville, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67468 is April 19; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clay Center station.

When is the first frost in Morganville, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67468 is October 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 181 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67468?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 22 – Mar 8 and set transplants outside around Apr 26 – May 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 67468 get?

About 31 inches of precipitation a year and 17 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clifton station).

How hot do summers get in Morganville, KS?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 54 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67468 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Geary at the center of ZIP 67468: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Morganville, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67468 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Morganville, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67468 is 14 h 57 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 67468 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 67468 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.