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

Planting zone for 97415 — Brookings, OR

ZIP code 97415 (Brookings, Curry County) is in USDA zone 9b: the coldest winter night averages 25 to 30 °F.

Where ZIP 97415 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 frostrare
First frostrare
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

A 32 °F frost doesn't happen here in most winters. At the nearest station (NOAA station Brookings 2 Se, OR — 9 miles away, elevation 49 ft) the median growing season is 334 days. When frost does come, it is a midwinter night or two; cover tender plants when a freeze is forecast.

Frost data: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 97415 came on Jan 28 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6).

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 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.

Trees 44

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 °FBishop pine90 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to 17 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fboxelder60 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °F

Shrubs 138

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 306

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 170

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 Brookings, OR.

Soil in Brookings, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97415 is Floras — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH6.0slightly 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: Floras-Bosland-Dulandy complex, 30 to 60 percent south slopes, high precip.

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 97415; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Brookings, OR

Summer high69 °Faverage high, July
Winter low42 °Faverage low, January
Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights2nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,870base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 15 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 06 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation106 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°32 °FJanuary: average high 56 °F, low 42 °F 56°42° JanFebruary: average high 57 °F, low 43 °F 57°43° FebMarch: average high 58 °F, low 43 °F 58°43° MarApril: average high 59 °F, low 44 °F 59°44° AprMay: average high 63 °F, low 47 °F 63°47° MayJune: average high 68 °F, low 50 °F 68°50° JunJuly: average high 69 °F, low 52 °F 69°52° JulAugust: average high 67 °F, low 53 °F 67°53° AugSeptember: average high 68 °F, low 51 °F 68°51° SepOctober: average high 65 °F, low 48 °F 65°48° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 45 °F 58°45° NovDecember: average high 57 °F, low 42 °F 57°42° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″8″10″12″14″16″18″20″January: 17.45 in precipitation 17.4 JanFebruary: 12.06 in precipitation 12.1 FebMarch: 14.67 in precipitation 14.7 MarApril: 8.97 in precipitation 9.0 AprMay: 4.35 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 2.31 in precipitation 2.3 JunJuly: 0.36 in precipitation 0.4 JulAugust: 0.62 in precipitation 0.6 AugSeptember: 1.91 in precipitation 1.9 SepOctober: 7.73 in precipitation 7.7 OctNovember: 14.66 in precipitation 14.7 NovDecember: 20.96 in precipitation 21.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Brookings 2 Se, OR (9 mi away); precipitation: Brookings 4.2 Ene, OR (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

955679b
Smith River, CA · 13 mi
955389b
Fort Dick, CA · 19 mi
955319b
Crescent City, CA · 19 mi
974449b
Gold Beach, OR · 23 mi
975348b
O Brien, OR · 24 mi
955438a
Gasquet, CA · 24 mi
975238b
Cave Junction, OR · 25 mi
975318b
Kerby, OR · 26 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97415

What planting zone is ZIP code 97415?

ZIP code 97415 (Brookings, 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).

How much rain and snow does 97415 get?

About 106 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Brookings 4.2 Ene station).

How hot do summers get in Brookings, OR?

The average high peaks at 69 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97415 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Floras at the center of ZIP 97415: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 6.0 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Brookings, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97415 came on Jan 28 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Brookings, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97415 is 15 h 15 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).