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

Planting zone for 95543 — Gasquet, CA

ZIP code 95543 (Gasquet, Del Norte County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost October 12.

Where ZIP 95543 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F
Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C
Last frostMay 1
First frostOct 12
2012 zone8b

Was 8b on the 2012 map — half a zone colder now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Gasquet, CA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 1median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 12median — 10% chance by Sep 23
Growing season161 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 4 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Cave Junction 1 Wnw, OR — 20 miles away, elevation 1,378 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 95543

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 10
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 3 – Apr 17
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
TomatoesTransplant · May 8 – May 22
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 15 – May 29
BeansSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 17 – Aug 31
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 28 – Nov 2
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 1) and first fall frost (Oct 12) 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 95543 came on Feb 4 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 18).

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).

Soil in Gasquet, CA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 95543 is Clallam family — extremely gravelly loam, well drained.

TextureExtremely gravelly loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Clallam family, extremely gravelly-Skalan-Goldridge families,deep, 35 to 70 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 95543; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gasquet, CA

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low33 °Faverage low, January
Hot days73days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights75nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,951base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 14 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 07 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation90 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 49 °F, low 33 °F 49°33° JanFebruary: average high 55 °F, low 33 °F 55°33° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 34 °F 60°34° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 37 °F 67°37° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 42 °F 76°42° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 47 °F 84°47° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 52 °F 94°52° JulAugust: average high 94 °F, low 49 °F 94°49° AugSeptember: average high 87 °F, low 44 °F 87°44° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 39 °F 72°39° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 36 °F 55°36° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 33 °F 47°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″10″12″14″16″18″January: 13.71 in precipitation 13.7 JanFebruary: 12.13 in precipitation 12.1 FebMarch: 12.67 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 12.7 MarApril: 8.16 in precipitation 8.2 AprMay: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 MayJune: 1.63 in precipitation 1.6 JunJuly: 0.22 in precipitation 0.2 JulAugust: 0.32 in precipitation 0.3 AugSeptember: 1.66 in precipitation 1.7 SepOctober: 5.68 in precipitation 5.7 OctNovember: 11.77 in precipitation 11.8 NovDecember: 18.18 in precipitation 18.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cave Junction 1 Wnw, OR (20 mi away); precipitation: Gasquet Rs, CA (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

975348b
O Brien, OR · 10 mi
955679b
Smith River, CA · 16 mi
975238b
Cave Junction, OR · 17 mi
955319b
Crescent City, CA · 17 mi
955389b
Fort Dick, CA · 18 mi
955329b
Crescent City, CA · 22 mi
975318b
Kerby, OR · 24 mi
974159b
Brookings, OR · 24 mi

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Questions about 95543

What planting zone is ZIP code 95543?

ZIP code 95543 (Gasquet, CA) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Gasquet, CA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 95543 is May 1; after May 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cave Junction 1 Wnw station.

When is the first frost in Gasquet, CA?

The median first fall frost near 95543 is October 12, giving a median frost-free growing season of 161 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 95543?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 6 – Mar 20 and set transplants outside around May 8 – May 22, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 95543 get?

About 90 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Gasquet Rs station).

How hot do summers get in Gasquet, CA?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 73 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 95543 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Clallam family at the center of ZIP 95543: extremely gravelly loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Gasquet, CA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 95543 came on Feb 4 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gasquet, CA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 95543 is 15 h 14 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 95543 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 95543 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.