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

Planting zone for 97630 — Lakeview, OR

ZIP code 97630 (Lakeview, Lake County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is June 4 and the first fall frost September 17.

Where ZIP 97630 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 4

First frostSep 17

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 Lakeview, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostJune 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

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

First fall frostSeptember 17median — 10% chance by Aug 27

Growing season102 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 12 and returns around September 30.

From the NOAA station Lakeview 2 Nnw, OR — 4 miles away, elevation 4,892 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 97630

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7

SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 14

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 14 – May 28

Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 7 – May 21

PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 14 – May 28

LettuceSow outdoors · May 7 – May 21

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 14 – May 28

TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 9 – Apr 23

TomatoesTransplant · Jun 11 – Jun 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 18 – Jul 2

BeansSow outdoors · Jun 11 – Jun 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 11 – Jun 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 11 – Jun 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 23 – Aug 6

GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 3 – Oct 8

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 4) and first fall frost (Sep 17) 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 97630 came on Mar 19 — 24 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12).

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Apr 122026
Mar 19

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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 Lakeview, OR.

Soil in Lakeview, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97630 is Drews — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.3slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Drews loam, 15 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 97630; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lakeview, OR

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July

Winter low21 °Faverage low, December

Hot days19days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights176nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days1,865base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day15 h 17 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 05 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation14.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall55 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lakeview 2 Nnw, OR (4 mi away); precipitation: Lakeview 2 Nnw, OR (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

New Pine Creek, OR · 26 mi

961126b

Fort Bidwell, CA · 31 mi

976226b

Bly, OR · 32 mi

961086b

Davis Creek, CA · 36 mi

961156b

Lake City, CA · 45 mi

Oregon planting zones →

Questions about 97630

What planting zone is ZIP code 97630?

ZIP code 97630 (Lakeview, 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 Lakeview, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97630 is June 4; after June 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lakeview 2 Nnw station.

When is the first frost in Lakeview, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97630 is September 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 102 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97630?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 9 – Apr 23 and set transplants outside around Jun 11 – Jun 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97630 get?

About 14.4 inches of precipitation a year and 55 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lakeview 2 Nnw station).

How hot do summers get in Lakeview, OR?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 19 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97630 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Drews at the center of ZIP 97630: loam, well drained, pH about 6.3 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Lakeview, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97630 came on Mar 19 in 2026, 24 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 12), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lakeview, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97630 is 15 h 17 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).