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

Planting zone for 97135 — Pacific City, OR

ZIP code 97135 (Pacific City, Tillamook County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost November 22.

Where ZIP 97135 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.

Zone9b25 to 30 °F

Coldest night−3.9 to −1.1 °C

Last frostMar 17

First frostNov 22

2012 zone9a

Was 9a 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 9b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Pacific City, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 17median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 15only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 22median — 10% chance by Oct 26

Growing season251 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 25 and returns around December 13.

From the NOAA station Cloverdale, OR — 3 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 97135

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 3 – Feb 24

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 24 – Mar 10

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 6 – Jan 20

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 31 – Apr 14

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 27 – Oct 11

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 8 – Dec 13

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 17) and first fall frost (Nov 22) 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 97135 came on Jan 28 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2).

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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 9b in Oregon

673 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Oregon, and rated by the USDA to survive 25 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9b. 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 Pacific City, OR.

Soil in Pacific City, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97135 is Udorthents — gravelly sandy loam, somewhat poorly drained. Much of the area is built over (urban land); this is the natural soil underneath.

TextureGravelly sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.2strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter6%high

Hydrologic groupA/Ddrains fast once dried out; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Urban land-Udorthents complex, 0 to 7 percent slopes, flooded.

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 97135; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Pacific City, OR

Summer high70 °Faverage high, August

Winter low40 °Faverage low, January

Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights17nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,590base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 39 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 44 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation79.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall1 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Cloverdale, OR (3 mi away); precipitation: Cloverdale, OR (3 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.

971499a

Neskowin, OR · 6 mi

971129a

Cloverdale, OR · 7 mi

Grand Ronde, OR · 17 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97135

What planting zone is ZIP code 97135?

ZIP code 97135 (Pacific City, OR) is in USDA hardiness zone 9b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 25 to 30 °F (−3.9 to −1.1 °C).

When is the last frost in Pacific City, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97135 is March 17; after April 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cloverdale station.

When is the first frost in Pacific City, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97135 is November 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 251 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97135?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 20 – Feb 3 and set transplants outside around Mar 24 – Apr 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97135 get?

About 79.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cloverdale station).

How hot do summers get in Pacific City, OR?

The average high peaks at 70 °F in August, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97135 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Udorthents at the center of ZIP 97135: gravelly sandy loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.2 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Pacific City, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97135 came on Jan 28 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Pacific City, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97135 is 15 h 39 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 97135 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 97135 in zone 9a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.