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

Planting zone for 67502 — Hutchinson, KS

ZIP code 67502 (Hutchinson, Reno County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost October 21.

Where ZIP 67502 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 18

First frostOct 21

2012 zone6b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Hutchinson, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 18median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 21median — 10% chance by Oct 7

Growing season186 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 7 and returns around October 31.

From the NOAA station Hutchinson, KS — 2 miles away, elevation 1,539 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 67502

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 28

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 28 – Apr 11

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 2 – May 16

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 26 – Sep 9

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 7 – Nov 11

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 18) and first fall frost (Oct 21) 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 67502 came on Feb 23 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14).

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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).

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.

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 Hutchinson, KS.

Soil in Hutchinson, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67502 is Tivin — fine sand, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureFine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

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

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.2%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Tivin-Dillhut fine sands, 0 to 15 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 67502; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hutchinson, KS

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July

Winter low19 °Faverage low, January

Hot days63days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights120nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,398base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 49 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 31 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation32.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall7 inper year; 14 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: Hutchinson, KS (2 mi away); precipitation: Hutchinson, KS (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

675056b

South Hutchinson, KS · 7 mi

Hutchinson, KS · 10 mi

675856b

Yoder, KS · 13 mi

675046b

Hutchinson, KS · 15 mi

675666b

Partridge, KS · 15 mi

All 3 ZIP codes in Hutchinson → · Kansas planting zones →

Questions about 67502

What planting zone is ZIP code 67502?

ZIP code 67502 (Hutchinson, 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 Hutchinson, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67502 is April 18; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hutchinson station.

When is the first frost in Hutchinson, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67502 is October 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 186 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67502?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 21 – Mar 7 and set transplants outside around Apr 25 – May 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 67502 get?

About 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 7 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hutchinson station).

How hot do summers get in Hutchinson, KS?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 63 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67502 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tivin at the center of ZIP 67502: fine sand, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Hutchinson, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67502 came on Feb 23 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hutchinson, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67502 is 14 h 49 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.