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

Planting zone for 97385 — Sublimity, OR

ZIP code 97385 (Sublimity, Marion County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is April 30 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 97385 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostApr 30
First frostOct 22
2012 zone8b

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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Sublimity, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 30median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 15only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 2
Growing season174 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 30 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Silver Creek Falls, OR — 4 miles away, elevation 1,352 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 97385

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 9
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
TomatoesTransplant · May 7 – May 21
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 14 – May 28
BeansSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 30) and first fall frost (Oct 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 97385 came on Feb 17 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26).

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).

Native plants for zone 8b in Oregon

661 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Oregon, and rated by the USDA to survive 15 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 43

Alaska cedar75 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −22 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fbigleaf maple60 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −14 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fboxelder60 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FBrewer spruce100 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −13 °F

Shrubs 132

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Falpine laurel1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −28 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °Fbeaked hazelnut15 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °Fbig sagebrush4 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −43 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 305

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 166

Alaska brome5 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −18 °FAlaska oniongrass3 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Vines 2

riverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fwestern white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

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 Sublimity, OR.

Soil in Sublimity, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97385 is McAlpin — silty clay loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter4.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: McAlpin silty clay loam, 3 to 6 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 97385; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Sublimity, OR

Summer high76 °Faverage high, July
Winter low33 °Faverage low, January
Hot days4days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights85nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,481base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 36 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 47 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation66.8 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall16 inper year; 11 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 43 °F, low 33 °F 43°33° JanFebruary: average high 45 °F, low 33 °F 45°33° FebMarch: average high 50 °F, low 34 °F 50°34° MarApril: average high 55 °F, low 37 °F 55°37° AprMay: average high 63 °F, low 42 °F 63°42° MayJune: average high 68 °F, low 46 °F 68°46° JunJuly: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° JulAugust: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° AugSeptember: average high 70 °F, low 46 °F 70°46° SepOctober: average high 58 °F, low 41 °F 58°41° OctNovember: average high 47 °F, low 36 °F 47°36° NovDecember: average high 42 °F, low 33 °F 42°33° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″2″4″6″8″10″January: 8.94 in precipitation, 3.6 in snowfall 8.9❄4 JanFebruary: 6.33 in precipitation, 3.9 in snowfall 6.3❄4 FebMarch: 7.98 in precipitation, 4.4 in snowfall 8.0❄4 MarApril: 6.51 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 6.5 AprMay: 4.18 in precipitation 4.2 MayJune: 2.97 in precipitation 3.0 JunJuly: 0.68 in precipitation 0.7 JulAugust: 1.00 in precipitation 1.0 AugSeptember: 2.70 in precipitation 2.7 SepOctober: 5.70 in precipitation 5.7 OctNovember: 9.70 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 9.7 NovDecember: 10.10 in precipitation, 3.5 in snowfall 10.1❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Silver Creek Falls, OR (4 mi away); precipitation: Stayton 6 Ene, OR (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

973838b
Stayton, OR · 5 mi
973818b
Silverton, OR · 5 mi
973258b
Aumsville, OR · 7 mi
973848b
Mehama, OR · 7 mi
973178b
Salem, OR · 9 mi
973758b
Scotts Mills, OR · 10 mi
973928b
Turner, OR · 11 mi
973748b
Scio, OR · 12 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97385

What planting zone is ZIP code 97385?

ZIP code 97385 (Sublimity, OR) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Sublimity, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97385 is April 30; after May 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Silver Creek Falls station.

When is the first frost in Sublimity, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97385 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 174 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97385?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 5 – Mar 19 and set transplants outside around May 7 – May 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97385 get?

About 66.8 inches of precipitation a year and 16 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Stayton 6 Ene station).

How hot do summers get in Sublimity, OR?

The average high peaks at 76 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97385 have?

The USDA soil survey maps McAlpin at the center of ZIP 97385: silty clay loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Sublimity, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97385 came on Feb 17 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Sublimity, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97385 is 15 h 36 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).