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

Planting zone for 83233 — Dingle, ID

ZIP code 83233 (Dingle, Bear Lake County) is in USDA zone 5a: the coldest winter night averages −20 to −15 °F. The median last spring frost is May 19 and the first fall frost September 21.

Where ZIP 83233 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.

Zone5a−20 to −15 °F

Coldest night−28.9 to −26.1 °C

Last frostMay 19

First frostSep 21

2012 zone4b

Was 4b 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 5a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Dingle, ID

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 19median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 5only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 21median — 10% chance by Sep 5

Growing season123 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Lifton Pumping Stn, ID — 4 miles away, elevation 5,935 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 83233

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 28

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7

TomatoesTransplant · May 26 – Jun 9

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 2 – Jun 16

BeansSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 26 – Jun 9

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 (May 19) 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 83233 came on Apr 8 — 25 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 3).

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May 32026
Apr 8

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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 5a in Idaho

536 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Idaho, and rated by the USDA to survive −20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5a. 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 Dingle, ID.

Soil in Dingle, ID

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 83233 is Lonjon — very gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureVery gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.8slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Lonjon-Monida-Chokecherry complex, 5 to 50 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 83233; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Dingle, ID

Summer high81 °Faverage high, July

Winter low8 °Faverage low, January

Hot days5days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights202nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,470base 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)

Precipitation11.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall37 inper year; 107 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: Lifton Pumping Stn, ID (4 mi away); precipitation: Lifton Pumping Stn, ID (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

832725a

Saint Charles, ID · 8 mi

832235a

Bloomington, ID · 9 mi

832615a

Paris, ID · 10 mi

832875b

Fish Haven, ID · 14 mi

831144a

Cokeville, WY · 14 mi

832545a

Montpelier, ID · 15 mi

840285a

Garden City, UT · 16 mi

832205a

Bern, ID · 16 mi

Idaho planting zones →

Questions about 83233

What planting zone is ZIP code 83233?

ZIP code 83233 (Dingle, ID) is in USDA hardiness zone 5a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −20 to −15 °F (−28.9 to −26.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Dingle, ID?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 83233 is May 19; after June 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lifton Pumping Stn station.

When is the first frost in Dingle, ID?

The median first fall frost near 83233 is September 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 123 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 83233?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 24 – Apr 7 and set transplants outside around May 26 – Jun 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 83233 get?

About 11.3 inches of precipitation a year and 37 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lifton Pumping Stn station).

How hot do summers get in Dingle, ID?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in July, with about 5 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 83233 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lonjon at the center of ZIP 83233: very gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Dingle, ID in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 83233 came on Apr 8 in 2026, 25 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (May 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Dingle, ID?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 83233 is 15 h 15 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 83233 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 83233 in zone 4b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 5a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.