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

Planting zone for 83436 — Newdale, ID

ZIP code 83436 (Newdale, Fremont County) is in USDA zone 5a: the coldest winter night averages −20 to −15 °F. The median last spring frost is June 15 and the first fall frost September 7.

Where ZIP 83436 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 frostJun 15

First frostSep 7

2012 zone5a

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Newdale, ID

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 15median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 29only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 7median — 10% chance by Aug 24

Growing season85 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 21 and returns around September 20.

From the NOAA station Tetonia Exp Stn, ID — 9 miles away, elevation 6,172 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 83436

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18

SpinachSow outdoors · May 4 – May 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 25 – Jun 8

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 18 – Jun 1

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8

LettuceSow outdoors · May 18 – Jun 1

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 25 – Jun 8

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 20 – May 4

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 22 – Jul 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 29 – Jul 13

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 22 – Jul 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 22 – Jul 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 22 – Jul 6

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 13 – Jul 27

GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 24 – Sep 28

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 15) and first fall frost (Sep 7) 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 83436 came on Mar 30 — 27 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 26).

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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 Newdale, ID.

Soil in Newdale, ID

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 83436 is Ririe — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.5slightly alkaline; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Ririe silt loam, 8 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 83436; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Newdale, ID

Summer high78 °Faverage high, July

Winter low8 °Faverage low, January

Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights218nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,187base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 28 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 54 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation19 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: Tetonia Exp Stn, ID (9 mi away); precipitation: Tetonia Exp Stn, ID (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 5a.

Sugar City, ID · 13 mi

Idaho planting zones →

Questions about 83436

What planting zone is ZIP code 83436?

ZIP code 83436 (Newdale, 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 Newdale, ID?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 83436 is June 15; after June 29 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tetonia Exp Stn station.

When is the first frost in Newdale, ID?

The median first fall frost near 83436 is September 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 85 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 83436?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 20 – May 4 and set transplants outside around Jun 22 – Jul 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 83436 get?

About 19 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tetonia Exp Stn station).

How hot do summers get in Newdale, ID?

The average high peaks at 78 °F in July, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 83436 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Ririe at the center of ZIP 83436: silt loam, well drained, pH about 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

Did spring come early in Newdale, ID in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 83436 came on Mar 30 in 2026, 27 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Newdale, ID?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 83436 is 15 h 28 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).