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

Planting zone for 97365 — Newport, OR

ZIP code 97365 (Newport, Lincoln County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is March 12 and the first fall frost December 10.

Where ZIP 97365 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 12

First frostDec 10

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 Newport, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 12median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostDecember 10median — 10% chance by Nov 7

Growing season271 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Newport 3n, OR — within 1 mile, elevation 220 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 97365

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 29 – Feb 19

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 19 – Mar 5

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 1 – Jan 15

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 26 – Apr 9

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 15 – Oct 29

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 26 – Dec 31

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 12) and first fall frost (Dec 10) 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 97365 came on Jan 31 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5).

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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 Newport, OR.

Soil in Newport, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97365 is Tolovana — 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 groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Tolovana-Reedsport complex, 3 to 35 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 97365; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Newport, OR

Summer high66 °Faverage high, August

Winter low41 °Faverage low, February

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights15nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,424base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 34 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 48 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation68.3 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: Newport 3n, OR (within 1 mile); precipitation: Newport 5.1 N, OR (2 mi away). 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.

973699a

Otter Rock, OR · 6 mi

973669b

South Beach, OR · 6 mi

Depoe Bay, OR · 10 mi

973579a

Logsden, OR · 12 mi

973769a

Seal Rock, OR · 12 mi

973889b

Gleneden Beach, OR · 14 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97365

What planting zone is ZIP code 97365?

ZIP code 97365 (Newport, 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 Newport, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97365 is March 12; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Newport 3n station.

When is the first frost in Newport, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97365 is December 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 271 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97365?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 15 – Jan 29 and set transplants outside around Mar 19 – Apr 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97365 get?

About 68.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Newport 5.1 N station).

How hot do summers get in Newport, OR?

The average high peaks at 66 °F in August, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97365 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tolovana at the center of ZIP 97365: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Newport, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97365 came on Jan 31 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Newport, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97365 is 15 h 34 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 97365 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 97365 in zone 9a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.