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

Planting zone for 97488 — Vida, OR

ZIP code 97488 (Vida, Lane County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost November 30.

Where ZIP 97488 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 frostMar 2

First frostNov 30

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 Vida, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 2median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMarch 27only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 30median — 10% chance by Nov 3

Growing season274 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 1 and returns around December 15.

From the NOAA station Cougar Dam, OR — 9 miles away, elevation 1,260 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 97488

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 19 – Feb 9

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 22 – Jan 5

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 9 – Feb 23

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 22 – Jan 5

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Oct 5 – Oct 19

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 16 – Dec 21

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 2) and first fall frost (Nov 30) 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 97488 came on Feb 14 — 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 7).

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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 Vida, OR.

Soil in Vida, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97488 is Klickitat — 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 groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Klickitat stony loam, 50 to 75 percent south 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 97488; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Vida, OR

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low39 °Faverage low, January

Hot days27days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights48nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,482base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 30 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day8 h 52 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation77.7 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: Cougar Dam, OR (9 mi away); precipitation: Cougar Dam, OR (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

974898b

Walterville, OR · 9 mi

973298b

Cascadia, OR · 18 mi

974388b

Fall Creek, OR · 18 mi

Springfield, OR · 21 mi

973868b

Sweet Home, OR · 22 mi

974928b

Westfir, OR · 23 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97488

What planting zone is ZIP code 97488?

ZIP code 97488 (Vida, 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 Vida, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97488 is March 2; after March 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cougar Dam station.

When is the first frost in Vida, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97488 is November 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 274 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97488?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 5 – Jan 19 and set transplants outside around Mar 9 – Mar 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97488 get?

About 77.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Cougar Dam station).

How hot do summers get in Vida, OR?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 27 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97488 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Klickitat at the center of ZIP 97488: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Vida, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97488 came on Feb 14 in 2026, 21 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Vida, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97488 is 15 h 30 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).