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

Planting zone for 99125 — Endicott, WA

ZIP code 99125 (Endicott, Whitman County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost October 4.

Where ZIP 99125 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 29
First frostOct 4
2012 zone6b

Was 6b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Endicott, WA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 29median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 15only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 4median — 10% chance by Sep 19
Growing season161 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 5 and returns around October 20.

From the NOAA station St John, WA — 12 miles away, elevation 1,952 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 99125

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 8
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18
TomatoesTransplant · May 6 – May 20
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 13 – May 27
BeansSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 6 – May 20
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 9 – Aug 23
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 20 – Oct 25
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 29) and first fall frost (Oct 4) 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 99125 came on Mar 5 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24).

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 7a in Washington

590 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Washington, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 31

Shrubs 105

Wildflowers & perennials 282

Grasses 157

Vines 3

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 Endicott, WA.

Soil in Endicott, WA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 99125 is Walla Walla — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.5%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Walla Walla silt loam, 7 to 25 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 99125; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Endicott, WA

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July
Winter low28 °Faverage low, December
Hot days28days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights123nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,154base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 53 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 31 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation17.1 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall27 inper year

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 37 °F, low 29 °F 37°29° JanFebruary: average high 41 °F, low 30 °F 41°30° FebMarch: average high 49 °F, low 34 °F 49°34° MarApril: average high 57 °F, low 38 °F 57°38° AprMay: average high 66 °F, low 45 °F 66°45° MayJune: average high 73 °F, low 50 °F 73°50° JunJuly: average high 84 °F, low 54 °F 84°54° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 53 °F 84°53° AugSeptember: average high 74 °F, low 47 °F 74°47° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 39 °F 59°39° OctNovember: average high 44 °F, low 33 °F 44°33° NovDecember: average high 35 °F, low 28 °F 35°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″January: 2.05 in precipitation, 8.8 in snowfall 2.0❄9 JanFebruary: 1.52 in precipitation, 2.7 in snowfall 1.5❄3 FebMarch: 1.90 in precipitation, 1.4 in snowfall 1.9❄1 MarApril: 1.54 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 1.5 AprMay: 1.56 in precipitation 1.6 MayJune: 1.12 in precipitation 1.1 JunJuly: 0.43 in precipitation 0.4 JulAugust: 0.34 in precipitation 0.3 AugSeptember: 0.56 in precipitation 0.6 SepOctober: 1.50 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 1.5 OctNovember: 2.15 in precipitation, 2.5 in snowfall 2.1❄3 NovDecember: 2.38 in precipitation, 10.7 in snowfall 2.4❄11 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: St John, WA (12 mi away); precipitation: St John, WA (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

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Questions about 99125

What planting zone is ZIP code 99125?

ZIP code 99125 (Endicott, WA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Endicott, WA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 99125 is April 29; after May 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, St John station.

When is the first frost in Endicott, WA?

The median first fall frost near 99125 is October 4, giving a median frost-free growing season of 161 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 99125?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 4 – Mar 18 and set transplants outside around May 6 – May 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 99125 get?

About 17.1 inches of precipitation a year and 27 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, St John station).

How hot do summers get in Endicott, WA?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 28 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 99125 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Walla Walla at the center of ZIP 99125: silt loam, well drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Endicott, WA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 99125 came on Mar 5 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Endicott, WA?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 99125 is 15 h 53 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

Did the zone for 99125 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 99125 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.