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

Planting zone for 97411 — Bandon, OR

ZIP code 97411 (Bandon, Coos County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F. The median last spring frost is March 9 and the first fall frost November 27.

Where ZIP 97411 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 9

First frostNov 27

2012 zone9b

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 9b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Bandon, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 9median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 7only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 27median — 10% chance by Nov 1

Growing season260 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around January 29 and returns around December 19.

From the NOAA station Bandon 2 Nne, OR — 7 miles away, elevation 23 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 97411

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 26 – Feb 16

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 29 – Jan 12

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 16 – Mar 2

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 29 – Jan 12

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 2 – Oct 16

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 13 – Dec 18

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 9) and first fall frost (Nov 27) 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 97411 came on Feb 1 — 4 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 Bandon, OR.

Soil in Bandon, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97411 is Rinearson — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter4%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rinearson silt 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 97411; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Bandon, OR

Summer high69 °Faverage high, August

Winter low40 °Faverage low, January

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights21nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,686base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 22 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 00 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation57.8 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: Bandon 2 Nne, OR (7 mi away); precipitation: Bandon 2 Nne, OR (7 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.

974509a

Langlois, OR · 10 mi

974149a

Broadbent, OR · 12 mi

Myrtle Point, OR · 17 mi

974669a

Powers, OR · 20 mi

974659b

Port Orford, OR · 20 mi

974209a

Coos Bay, OR · 23 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97411

What planting zone is ZIP code 97411?

ZIP code 97411 (Bandon, 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 Bandon, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97411 is March 9; after April 7 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bandon 2 Nne station.

When is the first frost in Bandon, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97411 is November 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 260 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97411?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 12 – Jan 26 and set transplants outside around Mar 16 – Mar 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97411 get?

About 57.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bandon 2 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Bandon, 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 97411 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Rinearson at the center of ZIP 97411: silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Bandon, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97411 came on Feb 1 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Bandon, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97411 is 15 h 22 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).