Planting zone for 67566 — Partridge, KS
ZIP code 67566 (Partridge, Reno County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 20 and the first fall frost October 19.
Where ZIP 67566 is
Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoomNot 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.
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 Partridge, KS
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 10 and returns around October 28.
From the NOAA station Hutchinson 10 Sw, KS — 4 miles away, elevation 1,549 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 67566
Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 20) 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 67566 came on Feb 23 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14).
Mar 142026
Feb 23
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 Partridge, KS.
Soil in Partridge, KS
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67566 is Nalim — loam, well drained.
Map unit: Nalim 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 67566; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in Partridge, KS
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hutchinson 10 Sw, KS (4 mi away); precipitation: Hutchinson 10 Sw, KS (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.
Nearby ZIP codes
All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.
Questions about 67566
What planting zone is ZIP code 67566?
ZIP code 67566 (Partridge, 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 Partridge, KS?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67566 is April 20; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hutchinson 10 Sw station.
When is the first frost in Partridge, KS?
The median first fall frost near 67566 is October 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 181 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 67566?
Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 23 – Mar 9 and set transplants outside around Apr 27 – May 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.
How much rain and snow does 67566 get?
About 30.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hutchinson 10 Sw station).
How hot do summers get in Partridge, KS?
The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 63 days a year at 90 °F or more.
What kind of soil does 67566 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Nalim at the center of ZIP 67566: loam, well drained, pH about 6.4 (slightly acidic).
Did spring come early in Partridge, KS in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 67566 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 Partridge, KS?
Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67566 is 14 h 48 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.