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

Planting zone for 83536 — Kamiah, ID

ZIP code 83536 (Kamiah, Lewis County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 5.

Where ZIP 83536 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 frostApr 29

First frostOct 5

2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Kamiah, ID

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 29median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 12only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 5median — 10% chance by Sep 22

Growing season163 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 7 and returns around October 20.

From the NOAA station Kamiah, ID — within 1 mile, elevation 1,211 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 83536

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

TomatoesTransplant · May 6 – May 20

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 13 – May 27

BeansSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 10 – Aug 24

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 21 – Oct 26

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 5) 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 83536 came on Mar 12 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 23).

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Mar 232026
Mar 12

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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 Kamiah, ID.

Soil in Kamiah, ID

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 83536 is Newlig — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Newlig silt loam, 2 to 20 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 83536; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kamiah, ID

Summer high91 °Faverage high, August

Winter low26 °Faverage low, January

Hot days56days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights120nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,589base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 47 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)

Precipitation24 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall11 inper year; 11 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: Kamiah, ID (within 1 mile); precipitation: Kamiah, ID (within 1 mile). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

835436b

Nezperce, ID · 11 mi

835336b

Greencreek, ID · 12 mi

Ferdinand, ID · 19 mi

835447a

Orofino, ID · 20 mi

835306b

Grangeville, ID · 20 mi

835316b

Fenn, ID · 21 mi

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Questions about 83536

What planting zone is ZIP code 83536?

ZIP code 83536 (Kamiah, 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 Kamiah, ID?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 83536 is April 29; after May 12 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kamiah station.

When is the first frost in Kamiah, ID?

The median first fall frost near 83536 is October 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 163 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 83536?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 4 – Mar 18 and set transplants outside around May 6 – May 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 83536 get?

About 24 inches of precipitation a year and 11 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kamiah station).

How hot do summers get in Kamiah, ID?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in August, with about 56 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 83536 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Newlig at the center of ZIP 83536: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Kamiah, ID in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 83536 came on Mar 12 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 23), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kamiah, ID?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 83536 is 15 h 47 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).