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

Planting zone for 97041 — Mount Hood Parkdale, OR

ZIP code 97041 (Mount Hood Parkdale, Hood River County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is May 13 and the first fall frost October 3.

Where ZIP 97041 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostMay 13

First frostOct 3

2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Mount Hood Parkdale, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMay 13median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 3only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 3median — 10% chance by Sep 15

Growing season142 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Parkdale 1 Nne, OR — 8 miles away, elevation 1,519 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 97041

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 22

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

TomatoesTransplant · May 20 – Jun 3

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 27 – Jun 10

BeansSow outdoors · May 20 – Jun 3

Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 20 – Jun 3

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 20 – Jun 3

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 8 – Aug 22

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 19 – Oct 24

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 13) and first fall frost (Oct 3) 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 97041 came on Mar 27 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 13).

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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 7b in Oregon

627 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Oregon, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. 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 Mount Hood Parkdale, OR.

Soil in Mount Hood Parkdale, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97041 is Hutson — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH4.5strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter75%high

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Hutson fine sandy loam, 0 to 30 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 97041; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Mount Hood Parkdale, OR

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July

Winter low27 °Faverage low, January

Hot days13days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights134nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,579base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 40 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 43 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation112.1 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: Parkdale 1 Nne, OR (8 mi away); precipitation: Red Hill, OR (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

970317b

Hood River, OR · 13 mi

970287a

Government Camp, OR · 14 mi

970497b

Rhododendron, OR · 14 mi

970407b

Mosier, OR · 17 mi

970148a

Cascade Locks, OR · 18 mi

970637a

Tygh Valley, OR · 20 mi

970678a

Welches, OR · 20 mi

986518a

Underwood, WA · 22 mi

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Questions about 97041

What planting zone is ZIP code 97041?

ZIP code 97041 (Mount Hood Parkdale, OR) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Mount Hood Parkdale, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97041 is May 13; after June 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Parkdale 1 Nne station.

When is the first frost in Mount Hood Parkdale, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97041 is October 3, giving a median frost-free growing season of 142 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97041?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 18 – Apr 1 and set transplants outside around May 20 – Jun 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97041 get?

About 112.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Red Hill station).

How hot do summers get in Mount Hood Parkdale, OR?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 13 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97041 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hutson at the center of ZIP 97041: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Mount Hood Parkdale, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97041 came on Mar 27 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Mount Hood Parkdale, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97041 is 15 h 40 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 97041 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 97041 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.