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

Planting zone for 67867 — Montezuma, KS

ZIP code 67867 (Montezuma, Gray County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost October 20.

Where ZIP 67867 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 23
First frostOct 20
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Montezuma, KS

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 20median — 10% chance by Oct 5
Growing season177 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 14 and returns around October 27.

From the NOAA station Montezuma, KS — 2 miles away, elevation 2,769 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 67867

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Apr 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 7 – May 21
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
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 23) 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 67867 came on Feb 20 — 21 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).

Soil in Montezuma, KS

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 67867 is Uly — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.6neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Uly silt 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 67867; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Montezuma, KS

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low19 °Faverage low, January
Hot days67days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights139nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,947base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 46 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 34 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation21.7 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall16 inper year; 15 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 47 °F, low 19 °F 47°19° JanFebruary: average high 50 °F, low 21 °F 50°21° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 29 °F 60°29° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 38 °F 69°38° AprMay: average high 78 °F, low 49 °F 78°49° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 60 °F 88°60° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 65 °F 93°65° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 63 °F 90°63° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 54 °F 83°54° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 41 °F 71°41° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 28 °F 58°28° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 20 °F 47°20° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.56 in precipitation, 3.7 in snowfall 0.6❄4 JanFebruary: 0.55 in precipitation, 2.8 in snowfall 0.6❄3 FebMarch: 1.27 in precipitation, 3.1 in snowfall 1.3❄3 MarApril: 1.81 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 1.8❄1 AprMay: 2.78 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 2.8 MayJune: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 JunJuly: 3.20 in precipitation 3.2 JulAugust: 3.04 in precipitation 3.0 AugSeptember: 1.39 in precipitation 1.4 SepOctober: 2.01 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 2.0❄1 OctNovember: 0.75 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 0.8❄1 NovDecember: 0.91 in precipitation, 3.6 in snowfall 0.9❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Montezuma, KS (2 mi away); precipitation: Montezuma, KS (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

678376b
Copeland, KS · 12 mi
678416b
Ensign, KS · 13 mi
678446b
Fowler, KS · 19 mi
678776b
Sublette, KS · 21 mi
678686b
Pierceville, KS · 22 mi
678536b
Ingalls, KS · 22 mi
678696b
Plains, KS · 23 mi
678016b
Dodge City, KS · 24 mi

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Questions about 67867

What planting zone is ZIP code 67867?

ZIP code 67867 (Montezuma, 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 Montezuma, KS?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 67867 is April 23; after May 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Montezuma station.

When is the first frost in Montezuma, KS?

The median first fall frost near 67867 is October 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 177 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 67867?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 26 – Mar 12 and set transplants outside around Apr 30 – May 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 67867 get?

About 21.7 inches of precipitation a year and 16 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Montezuma station).

How hot do summers get in Montezuma, KS?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 67 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 67867 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Uly at the center of ZIP 67867: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.6 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Montezuma, KS in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 67867 came on Feb 20 in 2026, 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Montezuma, KS?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 67867 is 14 h 46 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 67867 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 67867 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.