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

Planting zone for 83533 — Greencreek, ID

ZIP code 83533 (Greencreek, Idaho County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 24 and the first fall frost September 20.

Where ZIP 83533 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostMay 24

First frostSep 20

2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Greencreek, ID

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 19only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 20median — 10% chance by Sep 1

Growing season116 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 5 and returns around October 2.

From the NOAA station Nezperce, ID — 8 miles away, elevation 3,248 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 83533

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 26 – Aug 9

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 6 – Oct 11

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 24) and first fall frost (Sep 20) 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 83533 came on Mar 21 — 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11).

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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 6b in Idaho

570 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Idaho, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. 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 Greencreek, ID.

Soil in Greencreek, ID

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 83533 is Uhlorn — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter6.5%high

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Uhlorn silt loam, 7 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 83533; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Greencreek, ID

Summer high81 °Faverage high, August

Winter low21 °Faverage low, December

Hot days11days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights163nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,443base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 46 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 37 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation20 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall29 inper year; 40 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: Nezperce, ID (8 mi away); precipitation: Nezperce, ID (8 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.

Craigmont, ID · 13 mi

835306b

Grangeville, ID · 17 mi

835527a

Stites, ID · 18 mi

835226b

Cottonwood, ID · 18 mi

Idaho planting zones →

Questions about 83533

What planting zone is ZIP code 83533?

ZIP code 83533 (Greencreek, ID) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Greencreek, ID?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 83533 is May 24; after June 19 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Nezperce station.

When is the first frost in Greencreek, ID?

The median first fall frost near 83533 is September 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 116 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 83533?

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 83533 get?

About 20 inches of precipitation a year and 29 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Nezperce station).

How hot do summers get in Greencreek, ID?

The average high peaks at 81 °F in August, with about 11 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 83533 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Uhlorn at the center of ZIP 83533: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Greencreek, ID in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 83533 came on Mar 21 in 2026, 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Greencreek, ID?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 83533 is 15 h 46 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 83533 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 83533 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.