Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 30, 2026

Planting zone for 97459 — North Bend, OR

ZIP code 97459 (North Bend, Coos County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is February 21 and the first fall frost December 9.

Where ZIP 97459 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.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostFeb 21

First frostDec 9

2012 zone9b

Was 9b on the 2012 map — half a zone colder now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in North Bend, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostFebruary 21median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMarch 25only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostDecember 9median — 10% chance by Nov 12

Growing season294 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station North Bend Regional Airport, OR — 6 miles away, elevation 16 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 97459

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 10 – Jan 24

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 10 – Jan 31

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 13 – Dec 27

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Jan 31 – Feb 14

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

LettuceSow outdoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

TomatoesStart indoors · Dec 27 – Jan 10

TomatoesTransplant · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 13 – Dec 27

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 7 – Mar 21

BeansSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 14 – Oct 28

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 25 – Dec 30

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Feb 21) and first fall frost (Dec 9) 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 97459 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 9a in Oregon

666 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Oregon, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. 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 North Bend, OR.

Soil in North Bend, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97459 is Templeton — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH4.6strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter12.5%high

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Templeton silt loam, 7 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 97459; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in North Bend, OR

Summer high67 °Faverage high, August

Winter low40 °Faverage low, December

Hot days0days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights10nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,631base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 25 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 57 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation59.1 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: North Bend Regional Airport, OR (6 mi away); precipitation: North Bend Regional Airport, OR (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

Scottsburg, OR · 20 mi

974239a

Coquille, OR · 21 mi

974679a

Reedsport, OR · 22 mi

974939a

Westlake, OR · 30 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97459

What planting zone is ZIP code 97459?

ZIP code 97459 (North Bend, OR) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in North Bend, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97459 is February 21; after March 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, North Bend Regional Airport station.

When is the first frost in North Bend, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97459 is December 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 294 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97459?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Dec 27 – Jan 10 and set transplants outside around Feb 28 – Mar 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97459 get?

About 59.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, North Bend Regional Airport station).

How hot do summers get in North Bend, OR?

The average high peaks at 67 °F in August, with about 0 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97459 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Templeton at the center of ZIP 97459: silt loam, well drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in North Bend, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97459 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 North Bend, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97459 is 15 h 25 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 97459 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 97459 in zone 9b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.