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

Planting zone for 67740 — Hoxie, KS

ZIP code 67740 (Hoxie, Sheridan County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 20 and the first fall frost October 20.

Where ZIP 67740 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 20
First frostOct 20
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 Hoxie, 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 5only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 20median — 10% chance by Oct 4
Growing season180 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Hoxie, KS — 4 miles away, elevation 2,713 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 67740

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 25 – Sep 8
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 6 – Nov 10
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 20) and first fall frost (Oct 20) 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 67740 came on Feb 21 — 27 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20).

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 Hoxie, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67740 is Bridgeport — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.9alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Bridgeport silt loam, rarely flooded.

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 67740; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Hoxie, KS

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low19 °Faverage low, January
Hot days51days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights148nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,738base 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
Precipitation22 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall24 inper year; 26 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 45 °F, low 21 °F 45°21° FebMarch: average high 56 °F, low 29 °F 56°29° MarApril: average high 65 °F, low 39 °F 65°39° AprMay: average high 74 °F, low 50 °F 74°50° MayJune: average high 85 °F, low 61 °F 85°61° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 66 °F 90°66° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 64 °F 88°64° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 55 °F 80°55° SepOctober: average high 67 °F, low 41 °F 67°41° OctNovember: average high 54 °F, low 30 °F 54°30° NovDecember: average high 43 °F, low 21 °F 43°21° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.45 in precipitation, 4.2 in snowfall 0.5❄4 JanFebruary: 0.59 in precipitation, 6.2 in snowfall 0.6❄6 FebMarch: 1.18 in precipitation, 3.9 in snowfall 1.2❄4 MarApril: 2.20 in precipitation, 0.8 in snowfall 2.2❄1 AprMay: 3.21 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 3.2 MayJune: 2.73 in precipitation 2.7 JunJuly: 3.70 in precipitation 3.7 JulAugust: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 AugSeptember: 1.54 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 1.5 SepOctober: 1.76 in precipitation, 1.4 in snowfall 1.8❄1 OctNovember: 0.81 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 0.8❄2 NovDecember: 0.68 in precipitation, 5.2 in snowfall 0.7❄5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hoxie, KS (4 mi away); precipitation: Hoxie, KS (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

676506a
Morland, KS · 14 mi
677516a
Park, KS · 17 mi
676356a
Dresden, KS · 17 mi
677576a
Selden, KS · 19 mi
676596a
Penokee, KS · 19 mi
677376a
Grainfield, KS · 20 mi
676436a
Jennings, KS · 20 mi
677536a
Rexford, KS · 21 mi

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Questions about 67740

What planting zone is ZIP code 67740?

ZIP code 67740 (Hoxie, 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 Hoxie, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67740 is April 20; after May 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hoxie station.

When is the first frost in Hoxie, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67740 is October 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 180 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67740?

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 67740 get?

About 22 inches of precipitation a year and 24 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hoxie station).

How hot do summers get in Hoxie, KS?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 51 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67740 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bridgeport at the center of ZIP 67740: silt loam, well drained, pH about 7.9 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Hoxie, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67740 came on Feb 21 in 2026, 27 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Hoxie, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67740 is 14 h 57 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.