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

Planting zone for 97756 — Redmond, OR

ZIP code 97756 (Redmond, Deschutes County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is June 9 and the first fall frost September 14.

Where ZIP 97756 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 9
First frostSep 14
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 Redmond, OR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostJune 9median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsJune 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostSeptember 14median — 10% chance by Sep 1
Growing season98 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around May 14 and returns around September 30.

From the NOAA station Redmond Roberts Field, OR — 3 miles away, elevation 3,045 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 97756

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12
SpinachSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 19
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · May 19 – Jun 2
Onion setsPlant outdoors · May 12 – May 26
PotatoesPlant outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
LettuceSow outdoors · May 12 – May 26
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · May 19 – Jun 2
TomatoesStart indoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
TomatoesTransplant · Jun 16 – Jun 30
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Jun 23 – Jul 7
BeansSow outdoors · Jun 16 – Jun 30
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Jun 16 – Jun 30
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Jun 16 – Jun 30
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Jul 20 – Aug 3
GarlicPlant cloves · Aug 31 – Oct 5
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Jun 9) and first fall frost (Sep 14) 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 97756 came on Mar 5 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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.

Trees 40

Alaska cedar75 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −22 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °Fbigleaf maple60 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −14 °Fblack locust60 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −37 °Fboxelder60 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FBrewer spruce100 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −13 °F

Shrubs 114

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °Falpine laurel1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −28 °Fantelope bitterbrush6 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −36 °Fbeaked hazelnut15 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °Fbig sagebrush4 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −43 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 287

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine mountainsorrel1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican alpine speedwell1 ft · blooms summer · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican bistort1.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 161

Alaska brome5 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −18 °FAlaska oniongrass3 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Falkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine timothy1.4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −43 °FAmerican beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Vines 2

riverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fwestern white clematis1 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

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 Redmond, OR.

Soil in Redmond, OR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 97756 is Houstake — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classPrime farmland if irrigatedUSDA classification

Map unit: Houstake sandy loam, 0 to 3 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 97756; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Redmond, OR

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, December
Hot days32days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights181nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days1,969base 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)
Precipitation10.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 44 °F, low 25 °F 44°25° JanFebruary: average high 48 °F, low 25 °F 48°25° FebMarch: average high 55 °F, low 28 °F 55°28° MarApril: average high 60 °F, low 31 °F 60°31° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 38 °F 69°38° MayJune: average high 77 °F, low 43 °F 77°43° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 49 °F 88°49° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 47 °F 87°47° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 41 °F 79°41° SepOctober: average high 65 °F, low 33 °F 65°33° OctNovember: average high 51 °F, low 28 °F 51°28° NovDecember: average high 42 °F, low 23 °F 42°23° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″January: 2.10 in precipitation 2.1 JanFebruary: 1.15 in precipitation 1.1 FebMarch: 0.64 in precipitation 0.6 MarApril: 0.75 in precipitation 0.8 AprMay: 1.00 in precipitation 1.0 MayJune: 0.72 in precipitation 0.7 JunJuly: 0.40 in precipitation 0.4 JulAugust: 0.38 in precipitation 0.4 AugSeptember: 0.66 in precipitation 0.7 SepOctober: 0.65 in precipitation 0.7 OctNovember: 1.24 in precipitation 1.2 NovDecember: 0.93 in precipitation 0.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Redmond Roberts Field, OR (3 mi away); precipitation: Redmond Air Center, OR (2 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.

977606b
Terrebonne, OR · 8 mi
977536b
Powell Butte, OR · 12 mi
977036b
Bend, OR · 12 mi
977086b
Bend, OR · 17 mi
977347a
Culver, OR · 19 mi
977026b
Bend, OR · 21 mi
977016b
Bend, OR · 21 mi
977417a
Madras, OR · 27 mi

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Questions about 97756

What planting zone is ZIP code 97756?

ZIP code 97756 (Redmond, 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 Redmond, OR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 97756 is June 9; after June 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Redmond Roberts Field station.

When is the first frost in Redmond, OR?

The median first fall frost near 97756 is September 14, giving a median frost-free growing season of 98 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 97756?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Apr 14 – Apr 28 and set transplants outside around Jun 16 – Jun 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 97756 get?

About 10.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Redmond Air Center station).

How hot do summers get in Redmond, OR?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 32 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 97756 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Houstake at the center of ZIP 97756: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Redmond, OR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 97756 came on Mar 5 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Redmond, OR?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 97756 is 15 h 31 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).