Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 80863 — Woodland Park, CO

ZIP code 80863 (Woodland Park, Teller County) is in USDA zone 5b: the coldest winter night averages −15 to −10 °F. The median last spring frost is June 1 and the first fall frost September 21.

Where ZIP 80863 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 frostJun 1

First frostSep 21

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 Woodland Park, CO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostJune 1median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 17only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 21median — 10% chance by Sep 7

Growing season110 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 21 and returns around September 30.

From the NOAA station Divide 4nw, CO — 10 miles away, elevation 9,134 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 80863

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 11

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 11 – May 25

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 4 – May 18

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 11 – May 25

LettuceSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 11 – May 25

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 8 – Jun 22

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 15 – Jun 29

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 8 – Jun 22

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 8 – Jun 22

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 8 – Jun 22

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 27 – Aug 10

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 7 – Oct 12

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 1) and first fall frost (Sep 21) 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 80863 came on Mar 20 — 40 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 29).

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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 Colorado

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

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 Woodland Park, CO.

Soil in Woodland Park, CO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 80863 is Plome — moderately decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureModerately decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter45%high

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Plome-Pimsby complex, 5 to 40 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 80863; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Woodland Park, CO

Summer high74 °Faverage high, July

Winter low9 °Faverage low, January

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights216nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days889base 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

Precipitation21.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Divide 4nw, CO (10 mi away); precipitation: Palmer Lake, CO (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

808665a

Woodland Park, CO · 3 mi

808195b

Green Mountain Falls, CO · 7 mi

808145b

Divide, CO · 9 mi

801335b

Palmer Lake, CO · 10 mi

808405b

Usaf Academy, CO · 10 mi

801325b

Monument, CO · 11 mi

809195b

Colorado Springs, CO · 12 mi

808095b

Cascade, CO · 13 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Woodland Park → · Colorado planting zones →

Questions about 80863

What planting zone is ZIP code 80863?

ZIP code 80863 (Woodland Park, CO) 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 Woodland Park, CO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 80863 is June 1; after June 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Divide 4nw station.

When is the first frost in Woodland Park, CO?

The median first fall frost near 80863 is September 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 110 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 80863?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 6 – Apr 20 and set transplants outside around Jun 8 – Jun 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 80863 get?

About 21.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Palmer Lake station).

How hot do summers get in Woodland Park, CO?

The average high peaks at 74 °F in July, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 80863 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Plome at the center of ZIP 80863: moderately decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Woodland Park, CO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 80863 came on Mar 20 in 2026, 40 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Woodland Park, CO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 80863 is 14 h 55 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 80863 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 80863 in zone 5a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.