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

Planting zone for 80864 — Yoder, CO

ZIP code 80864 (Yoder, El Paso County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 6 and the first fall frost October 3.

Where ZIP 80864 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 frostMay 6

First frostOct 3

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 Yoder, CO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 6median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 28only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 3median — 10% chance by Sep 21

Growing season149 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 25 and returns around October 12.

From the NOAA station Ellicott 7s, CO — 12 miles away, elevation 5,738 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 80864

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 15

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

TomatoesTransplant · May 13 – May 27

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 20 – Jun 3

BeansSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 8 – Aug 22

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 19 – Oct 24

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 6) and first fall frost (Oct 3) 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 80864 came on Mar 1 — 29 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 30).

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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 6a in Colorado

563 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Colorado, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. 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 Yoder, CO.

Soil in Yoder, CO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 80864 is Olnest — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH7.4slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Olnest sandy loam, 0 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 80864; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Yoder, CO

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July

Winter low15 °Faverage low, January

Hot days43days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights160nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,769base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 53 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 27 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation15 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: Ellicott 7s, CO (12 mi away); precipitation: Ellicott 7s, CO (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

809286a

Colorado Springs, CO · 12 mi

808335b

Rush, CO · 13 mi

809306a

Colorado Springs, CO · 19 mi

Colorado Springs, CO · 24 mi

809256a

Colorado Springs, CO · 25 mi

808315b

Peyton, CO · 26 mi

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Questions about 80864

What planting zone is ZIP code 80864?

ZIP code 80864 (Yoder, CO) 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 Yoder, CO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 80864 is May 6; after May 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ellicott 7s station.

When is the first frost in Yoder, CO?

The median first fall frost near 80864 is October 3, giving a median frost-free growing season of 149 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 80864?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 11 – Mar 25 and set transplants outside around May 13 – May 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 80864 get?

About 15 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ellicott 7s station).

How hot do summers get in Yoder, CO?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 43 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 80864 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Olnest at the center of ZIP 80864: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.4 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Yoder, CO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 80864 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 29 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 30), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Yoder, CO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 80864 is 14 h 53 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 80864 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 80864 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.