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

Planting zone for 97130 — Manzanita, OR

ZIP code 97130 (Manzanita, Tillamook County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is April 22 and the first fall frost October 21.

Where ZIP 97130 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostApr 22

First frostOct 21

2012 zone9a

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 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Manzanita, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 22median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 13only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 21median — 10% chance by Sep 27

Growing season183 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 22 and returns around November 15.

From the NOAA station Tillamook, OR — 18 miles away, elevation 13 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 97130

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Apr 1

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 6 – May 20

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 26 – Sep 9

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 7 – Nov 11

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 22) and first fall frost (Oct 21) 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 97130 came on Feb 1 — 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 7).

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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 9a in Oregon

666 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Oregon, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. 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 Manzanita, OR.

Soil in Manzanita, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97130 is Waldport — slightly decomposed plant material, excessively drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer

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

DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter75%high

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Waldport,thin surface-Heceta fine sands, 0 to 5 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 97130; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Manzanita, OR

Summer high69 °Faverage high, August

Winter low36 °Faverage low, February

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights47nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,314base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 43 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 40 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: Tillamook, OR (18 mi away); precipitation: Nehalem 4.1 Ese, OR (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Rockaway Beach, OR · 6 mi

971318b

Nehalem, OR · 6 mi

971459a

Tolovana Park, OR · 9 mi

971079a

Bay City, OR · 11 mi

971189a

Garibaldi, OR · 11 mi

971109a

Cannon Beach, OR · 13 mi

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Questions about 97130

What planting zone is ZIP code 97130?

ZIP code 97130 (Manzanita, OR) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Manzanita, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97130 is April 22; after May 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tillamook station.

When is the first frost in Manzanita, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97130 is October 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 183 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97130?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 25 – Mar 11 and set transplants outside around Apr 29 – May 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97130 get?

About 112.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Nehalem 4.1 Ese station).

How hot do summers get in Manzanita, OR?

The average high peaks at 69 °F in August, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97130 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Waldport at the center of ZIP 97130: slightly decomposed plant material, excessively drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Manzanita, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97130 came on Feb 1 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Manzanita, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97130 is 15 h 43 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).