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

Planting zone for 67570 — Pretty Prairie, KS

ZIP code 67570 (Pretty Prairie, 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 67570 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 20
First frostOct 19
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 Pretty Prairie, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 20median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 19median — 10% chance by Oct 3
Growing season181 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 10 and returns around October 28.

From the NOAA station Hutchinson 10 Sw, KS — 11 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 67570

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 30
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 4 – May 18
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11
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 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 67570 came on Feb 18 — 23 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 13).

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

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Fbitternut hickory75 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −47 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fblack maple100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °F

Shrubs 64

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fblack cherry80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °Fblackhaw16 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fblackjack oak25 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −13 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 176

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 134

alkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FBicknell's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °F

Vines 11

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

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 Pretty Prairie, KS.

Soil in Pretty Prairie, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67570 is Shellabarger — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Shellabarger sandy loam, 1 to 3 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 67570; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pretty Prairie, KS

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July
Winter low19 °Faverage low, January
Hot days63days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights126nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,105base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 47 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 33 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation31.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 43 °F, low 19 °F 43°19° JanFebruary: average high 47 °F, low 22 °F 47°22° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 31 °F 57°31° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 40 °F 67°40° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 63 °F 87°63° JunJuly: average high 92 °F, low 67 °F 92°67° JulAugust: average high 91 °F, low 65 °F 91°65° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 56 °F 83°56° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 43 °F 70°43° OctNovember: average high 56 °F, low 30 °F 56°30° NovDecember: average high 45 °F, low 22 °F 45°22° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 0.81 in precipitation 0.8 JanFebruary: 1.12 in precipitation 1.1 FebMarch: 2.31 in precipitation 2.3 MarApril: 2.78 in precipitation 2.8 AprMay: 4.58 in precipitation 4.6 MayJune: 4.48 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 JulAugust: 3.93 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 2.39 in precipitation 2.4 SepOctober: 2.72 in precipitation 2.7 OctNovember: 1.28 in precipitation 1.3 NovDecember: 1.15 in precipitation 1.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hutchinson 10 Sw, KS (11 mi away); precipitation: Pretty Prairie 0.3 E, KS (2 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.

675436b
Haven, KS · 11 mi
675856b
Yoder, KS · 12 mi
671117a
Murdock, KS · 12 mi
675046b
Hutchinson, KS · 13 mi
675666b
Partridge, KS · 13 mi
675016b
Hutchinson, KS · 13 mi
675146b
Arlington, KS · 14 mi
670257a
Cheney, KS · 14 mi

Kansas planting zones →

Questions about 67570

What planting zone is ZIP code 67570?

ZIP code 67570 (Pretty Prairie, 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 Pretty Prairie, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67570 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 Pretty Prairie, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67570 is October 19, giving a median frost-free growing season of 181 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67570?

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 67570 get?

About 31.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pretty Prairie 0.3 E station).

How hot do summers get in Pretty Prairie, 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 67570 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Shellabarger at the center of ZIP 67570: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Pretty Prairie, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67570 came on Feb 18 in 2026, 23 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Pretty Prairie, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67570 is 14 h 47 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.