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

Planting zone for 82932 — Farson, WY

ZIP code 82932 (Farson, Sweetwater County) is in USDA zone 4a: the coldest winter night averages −30 to −25 °F. The median last spring frost is May 24 and the first fall frost September 24.

Where ZIP 82932 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.

Zone4a−30 to −25 °F

Coldest night−34.4 to −31.7 °C

Last frostMay 24

First frostSep 24

2012 zone3b

Was 3b 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 4a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Farson, WY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 24median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 9only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 24median — 10% chance by Sep 9

Growing season121 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 9 and returns around October 3.

From the NOAA station Rock Springs Fire Dept, WY — 39 miles away, elevation 6,270 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 82932

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 12 – May 3

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 3 – May 17

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 3 – May 17

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 3 – May 17

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

TomatoesTransplant · May 31 – Jun 14

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 7 – Jun 21

BeansSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 31 – Jun 14

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 30 – Aug 13

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 10 – Oct 15

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 24) and first fall frost (Sep 24) 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 82932 came on Apr 7 — 22 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 4a in Wyoming

431 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Wyoming, and rated by the USDA to survive −30 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 4a. 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 Farson, WY.

Soil in Farson, WY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 82932 is Littlebear — loamy sand, moderately well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH8.5alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Littlebear loamy sand, 0 to 2 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 82932; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Farson, WY

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July

Winter low−4 °Faverage low, January

Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights243nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,243base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 15 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 06 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)

Precipitation7.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall28 inper year; 88 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Farson 2nne, WY (2 mi away); precipitation: Farson 2nne, WY (2 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.

Green River, WY · 34 mi

829455a

Superior, WY · 36 mi

829025a

Rock Springs, WY · 38 mi

829425a

Point Of Rocks, WY · 43 mi

829344b

Granger, WY · 47 mi

829295a

Little America, WY · 47 mi

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Questions about 82932

What planting zone is ZIP code 82932?

ZIP code 82932 (Farson, WY) is in USDA hardiness zone 4a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −30 to −25 °F (−34.4 to −31.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Farson, WY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 82932 is May 24; after June 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rock Springs Fire Dept station.

When is the first frost in Farson, WY?

The median first fall frost near 82932 is September 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 121 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 82932?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 29 – Apr 12 and set transplants outside around May 31 – Jun 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 82932 get?

About 7.8 inches of precipitation a year and 28 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Farson 2nne station).

How hot do summers get in Farson, WY?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 82932 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Littlebear at the center of ZIP 82932: loamy sand, moderately well drained, pH about 8.5 (alkaline).

Did spring come early in Farson, WY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 82932 came on Apr 7 in 2026, 22 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Farson, WY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 82932 is 15 h 15 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 82932 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 82932 in zone 3b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 4a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.