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

Planting zone for 67757 — Selden, KS

ZIP code 67757 (Selden, 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 67757 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 zone5b

Was 5b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. 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 Selden, 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 — 16 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 67757

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 67757 came on Feb 22 — 28 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22).

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 Selden, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67757 is Keith — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.9neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.6%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Keith silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, south.

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 67757; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Selden, 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 58 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 22 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation21.4 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall17 inper year; 7 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: 0.28 in precipitation, 2.8 in snowfall 0.3❄3 JanFebruary: 0.45 in precipitation, 4.3 in snowfall 0.5❄4 FebMarch: 0.96 in precipitation, 1.9 in snowfall 1.0❄2 MarApril: 2.10 in precipitation, 1.8 in snowfall 2.1❄2 AprMay: 3.08 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.1 MayJune: 3.04 in precipitation 3.0 JunJuly: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 3.27 in precipitation 3.3 AugSeptember: 1.58 in precipitation 1.6 SepOctober: 1.51 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 1.5❄1 OctNovember: 0.61 in precipitation, 1.9 in snowfall 0.6❄2 NovDecember: 0.52 in precipitation, 3.6 in snowfall 0.5❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hoxie, KS (16 mi away); precipitation: Rexford, KS (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6a.

676356a
Dresden, KS · 9 mi
677536a
Rexford, KS · 11 mi
677346a
Gem, KS · 14 mi
676436a
Jennings, KS · 19 mi
677406a
Hoxie, KS · 19 mi
677496a
Oberlin, KS · 20 mi
676296a
Clayton, KS · 24 mi
677396a
Herndon, KS · 25 mi

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Questions about 67757

What planting zone is ZIP code 67757?

ZIP code 67757 (Selden, 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 Selden, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67757 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 Selden, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67757 is October 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 180 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67757?

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 67757 get?

About 21.4 inches of precipitation a year and 17 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rexford station).

How hot do summers get in Selden, 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 67757 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Keith at the center of ZIP 67757: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.9 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Selden, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67757 came on Feb 22 in 2026, 28 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Selden, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67757 is 14 h 58 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 67757 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 67757 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.