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

Planting zone for 97627 — Keno, OR

ZIP code 97627 (Keno, Klamath County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is June 5 and the first fall frost September 20.

Where ZIP 97627 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostJun 5

First frostSep 20

2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Keno, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 5median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsJune 22only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostSeptember 20median — 10% chance by Sep 6

Growing season107 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 14 and returns around October 4.

From the NOAA station Keno, OR — 9 miles away, elevation 4,127 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 97627

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 8

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 24 – May 15

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 15 – May 29

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 8 – May 22

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 15 – May 29

LettuceSow outdoors · May 8 – May 22

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 15 – May 29

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 27 – Apr 10

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 19 – Jul 3

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 12 – Jun 26

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 26 – Aug 9

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 6 – Oct 11

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 5) and first fall frost (Sep 20) 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 97627 came on Mar 12 — 24 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 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 6b in Oregon

613 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Oregon, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. 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 Keno, OR.

Soil in Keno, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97627 is Pinehurst — 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 classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Pinehurst-Greystoke complex, 1 to 12 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 97627; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Keno, OR

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low21 °Faverage low, January

Hot days34days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights189nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,912base 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)

Precipitation19.2 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: Keno, OR (9 mi away); precipitation: Keno 0.6 Sse, OR (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Klamath Falls, OR · 18 mi

976036b

Klamath Falls, OR · 21 mi

Klamath Falls, OR · 26 mi

976336b

Merrill, OR · 26 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97627

What planting zone is ZIP code 97627?

ZIP code 97627 (Keno, OR) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Keno, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97627 is June 5; after June 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Keno station.

When is the first frost in Keno, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97627 is September 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 107 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97627?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 10 – Apr 24 and set transplants outside around Jun 12 – Jun 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97627 get?

About 19.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Keno 0.6 Sse station).

How hot do summers get in Keno, OR?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 34 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97627 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Pinehurst at the center of ZIP 97627: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Keno, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97627 came on Mar 12 in 2026, 24 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Keno, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97627 is 15 h 15 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).