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

Planting zone for 69331 — Angora, NE

ZIP code 69331 (Angora, Morrill County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 22 and the first fall frost September 22.

Where ZIP 69331 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.

Zone5b−15 to −10 °F
Coldest night−26.1 to −23.3 °C
Last frostMay 22
First frostSep 22
2012 zone5a

Was 5a 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 5b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Angora, NE

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 22median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 5only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 22median — 10% chance by Sep 7
Growing season122 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 12 and returns around October 1.

From the NOAA station Alliance Municipal Airport, NE — 15 miles away, elevation 3,924 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 69331

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 10 – May 1
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 1 – May 15
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 1 – May 15
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 1 – May 15
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10
TomatoesTransplant · May 29 – Jun 12
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 5 – Jun 19
BeansSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 29 – Jun 12
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 28 – Aug 11
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 8 – Oct 13
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 22) and first fall frost (Sep 22) 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 69331 came on Mar 3 — 30 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 2).

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 5b in Nebraska

420 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Nebraska, and rated by the USDA to survive −15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 31

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 oak80 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −30 °F

Shrubs 55

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °Fbig sagebrush4 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −43 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 190

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine sweetvetch2 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −62 °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 130

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 °Fbasin wildrye5 ft · blooms early spring · high shade tolerance · to −43 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FBebb's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 7

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 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fsummer grape30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FVirginia creeper1 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °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 Angora, NE.

Soil in Angora, NE

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 69331 is Hoffland — mucky peat, poorly drained.

TextureMucky peattop layer
pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter70%high
Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hoffland fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 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 69331; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Angora, NE

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low9 °Faverage low, December
Hot days43days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights196nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,371base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 14 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 07 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation16.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 38 °F, low 10 °F 38°10° JanFebruary: average high 41 °F, low 12 °F 41°12° FebMarch: average high 51 °F, low 22 °F 51°22° MarApril: average high 59 °F, low 28 °F 59°28° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 39 °F 69°39° MayJune: average high 81 °F, low 49 °F 81°49° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 56 °F 89°56° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 54 °F 87°54° AugSeptember: average high 77 °F, low 43 °F 77°43° SepOctober: average high 62 °F, low 29 °F 62°29° OctNovember: average high 49 °F, low 18 °F 49°18° NovDecember: average high 38 °F, low 9 °F 38°9° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″January: 0.34 in precipitation 0.3 JanFebruary: 0.42 in precipitation 0.4 FebMarch: 0.88 in precipitation 0.9 MarApril: 2.00 in precipitation 2.0 AprMay: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 MayJune: 2.61 in precipitation 2.6 JunJuly: 2.18 in precipitation 2.2 JulAugust: 1.66 in precipitation 1.7 AugSeptember: 1.21 in precipitation 1.2 SepOctober: 1.15 in precipitation 1.1 OctNovember: 0.54 in precipitation 0.5 NovDecember: 0.37 in precipitation 0.4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Alliance Municipal Airport, NE (15 mi away); precipitation: Bayard 13.5 Nne, NE (14 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

693345a
Bayard, NE · 16 mi
693015a
Alliance, NE · 17 mi
693365a
Bridgeport, NE · 21 mi
691255a
Broadwater, NE · 22 mi
693565a
Minatare, NE · 24 mi
691485a
Lisco, NE · 24 mi
693485a
Hemingford, NE · 32 mi
691315b
Dalton, NE · 33 mi

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Questions about 69331

What planting zone is ZIP code 69331?

ZIP code 69331 (Angora, NE) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −15 to −10 °F (−26.1 to −23.3 °C).

When is the last frost in Angora, NE?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 69331 is May 22; after June 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Alliance Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Angora, NE?

The median first fall frost near 69331 is September 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 122 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 69331?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 27 – Apr 10 and set transplants outside around May 29 – Jun 12, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 69331 get?

About 16.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bayard 13.5 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Angora, NE?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 43 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 69331 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hoffland at the center of ZIP 69331: mucky peat, poorly drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Angora, NE in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 69331 came on Mar 3 in 2026, 30 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Angora, NE?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 69331 is 15 h 14 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 69331 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 69331 in zone 5a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.