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

Planting zone for 97454 — Marcola, OR

ZIP code 97454 (Marcola, Lane County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost November 11.

Where ZIP 97454 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 3

First frostNov 11

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 Marcola, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 3median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 11median — 10% chance by Oct 21

Growing season220 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 22 and returns around December 4.

From the NOAA station Leaburg 1 Sw, OR — 11 miles away, elevation 676 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 97454

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 13

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 13 – Mar 27

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 16 – Sep 30

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 28 – Dec 2

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 3) and first fall frost (Nov 11) 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 97454 came on Feb 22 — 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 18).

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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 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.

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 Marcola, OR.

Soil in Marcola, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97454 is Nekia — 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 classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Nekia silty clay loam, 12 to 20 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 97454; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Marcola, OR

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July

Winter low35 °Faverage low, January

Hot days20days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights49nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days2,343base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 31 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 51 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation53.2 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: Leaburg 1 Sw, OR (11 mi away); precipitation: Springfield 8.3 Nne, OR (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

974788b

Springfield, OR · 9 mi

973368b

Crawfordsville, OR · 10 mi

973868b

Sweet Home, OR · 11 mi

974468b

Harrisburg, OR · 12 mi

973278b

Brownsville, OR · 13 mi

974898b

Walterville, OR · 13 mi

974088b

Eugene, OR · 13 mi

974778b

Springfield, OR · 15 mi

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Questions about 97454

What planting zone is ZIP code 97454?

ZIP code 97454 (Marcola, 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 Marcola, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97454 is April 3; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Leaburg 1 Sw station.

When is the first frost in Marcola, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97454 is November 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 220 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97454?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 6 – Feb 20 and set transplants outside around Apr 10 – Apr 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97454 get?

About 53.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Springfield 8.3 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Marcola, OR?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 20 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97454 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Nekia at the center of ZIP 97454: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Marcola, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97454 came on Feb 22 in 2026, 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Marcola, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97454 is 15 h 31 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).