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

Planting zone for 67658 — Paradise, KS

ZIP code 67658 (Paradise, Russell County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 22 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 67658 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F
Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C
Last frostApr 22
First frostOct 17
2012 zone6a

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 6a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Paradise, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 22median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Oct 1
Growing season176 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 12 and returns around October 27.

From the NOAA station Russell Municipal Airport, KS — 18 miles away, elevation 1,864 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 67658

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Apr 1
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 6 – May 20
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 22) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 67658 came on Feb 24 — 22 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).

Soil in Paradise, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67658 is Corinth — silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Corinth silty clay loam, 7 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 67658; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Paradise, KS

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low19 °Faverage low, January
Hot days63days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights130nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,085base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 55 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 25 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation27.4 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall20 inper year; 18 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 42 °F, low 19 °F 42°19° JanFebruary: average high 46 °F, low 22 °F 46°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 88 °F, low 62 °F 88°62° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 67 °F 93°67° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 65 °F 90°65° AugSeptember: average high 82 °F, low 57 °F 82°57° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 43 °F 69°43° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 30 °F 55°30° NovDecember: average high 43 °F, low 21 °F 43°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 0.73 in precipitation, 4.5 in snowfall 0.7❄5 JanFebruary: 0.95 in precipitation, 5.9 in snowfall 0.9❄6 FebMarch: 1.41 in precipitation, 2.6 in snowfall 1.4❄3 MarApril: 2.13 in precipitation, 1.2 in snowfall 2.1❄1 AprMay: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 MayJune: 3.74 in precipitation 3.7 JunJuly: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 JulAugust: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 2.33 in precipitation 2.3 SepOctober: 1.91 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 1.9❄1 OctNovember: 1.14 in precipitation, 1.6 in snowfall 1.1❄2 NovDecember: 0.96 in precipitation, 3.8 in snowfall 1.0❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Russell Municipal Airport, KS (18 mi away); precipitation: Natoma, KS (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

676736a
Waldo, KS · 7 mi
676516a
Natoma, KS · 8 mi
676496a
Luray, KS · 13 mi
676406b
Gorham, KS · 16 mi
676746b
Walker, KS · 18 mi
676656b
Russell, KS · 19 mi
676486b
Lucas, KS · 19 mi
676266b
Bunker Hill, KS · 20 mi

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Questions about 67658

What planting zone is ZIP code 67658?

ZIP code 67658 (Paradise, KS) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).

When is the last frost in Paradise, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67658 is April 22; after May 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Russell Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Paradise, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67658 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 176 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67658?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 25 – Mar 11 and set transplants outside around Apr 29 – May 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 67658 get?

About 27.4 inches of precipitation a year and 20 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Natoma station).

How hot do summers get in Paradise, KS?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 63 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67658 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Corinth at the center of ZIP 67658: silty clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Paradise, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67658 came on Feb 24 in 2026, 22 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Paradise, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67658 is 14 h 55 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.