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

Planting zone for 83314 — Bliss, ID

ZIP code 83314 (Bliss, Gooding County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 3 and the first fall frost October 1.

Where ZIP 83314 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostMay 3

First frostOct 1

2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Bliss, ID

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 3median — 50% chance of a later frost

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

First fall frostOctober 1median — 10% chance by Sep 16

Growing season151 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 19 and returns around October 15.

From the NOAA station Hagerman 2 Sw, ID — 11 miles away, elevation 2,897 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 83314

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 12

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

TomatoesTransplant · May 10 – May 24

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 17 – May 31

BeansSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 6 – Aug 20

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 17 – Oct 22

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 3) and first fall frost (Oct 1) 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 83314 came on Mar 5 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24).

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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 7a in Idaho

575 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Idaho, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Bliss, ID.

Soil in Bliss, ID

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 83314 is Elijah — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importance, if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Elijah-Purdam complex, 0 to 12 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 83314; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Bliss, ID

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July

Winter low22 °Faverage low, January

Hot days69days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights142nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,709base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 21 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 00 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation10.8 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: Hagerman 2 Sw, ID (11 mi away); precipitation: Hagerman 1.1 Ene, ID (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

King Hill, ID · 14 mi

833556b

Wendell, ID · 19 mi

833375a

Hill City, ID · 20 mi

836237a

Glenns Ferry, ID · 23 mi

Idaho planting zones →

Questions about 83314

What planting zone is ZIP code 83314?

ZIP code 83314 (Bliss, ID) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Bliss, ID?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 83314 is May 3; after May 17 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hagerman 2 Sw station.

When is the first frost in Bliss, ID?

The median first fall frost near 83314 is October 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 151 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 83314?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 8 – Mar 22 and set transplants outside around May 10 – May 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 83314 get?

About 10.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hagerman 1.1 Ene station).

How hot do summers get in Bliss, ID?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 69 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 83314 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Elijah at the center of ZIP 83314: silt loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Bliss, ID in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 83314 came on Mar 5 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Bliss, ID?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 83314 is 15 h 21 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 83314 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 83314 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.