USDA hardiness zones in Kansas
| Zone | Avg. extreme minimum | ZIP codes | Example cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 5b | −15 to −10°F | 3 | — |
| Zone 6a | −10 to −5°F | 178 | Manhattan, Atchison, Colby |
| Zone 6b | −5 to 0°F | 379 | Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Topeka |
| Zone 7a | 0 to 5°F | 167 | Wichita, Derby, Pittsburg, Andover |
Growing zone and frost dates by city
| City | Zone | Frost dates |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Wichita frost dates |
| Overland Park | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Overland Park frost dates |
| Kansas City | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Kansas City frost dates |
| Olathe | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Olathe frost dates |
| Topeka | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Topeka frost dates |
| Lawrence | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Lawrence frost dates |
| Shawnee | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Shawnee frost dates |
| Lenexa | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Lenexa frost dates |
| Manhattan | 6a (−10 to −5°F) | Manhattan frost dates |
| Salina | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Salina frost dates |
| Hutchinson | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Hutchinson frost dates |
| Leavenworth | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Leavenworth frost dates |
| Leawood | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Leawood frost dates |
| Dodge City | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Dodge City frost dates |
| Garden City | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Garden City frost dates |
| Derby | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Derby frost dates |
| Gardner | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Gardner frost dates |
| Emporia | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Emporia frost dates |
| Prairie Village | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Prairie Village frost dates |
| Junction City | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Junction City frost dates |
| Hays | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Hays frost dates |
| Pittsburg | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Pittsburg frost dates |
| Liberal | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Liberal frost dates |
| Newton | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Newton frost dates |
| Andover | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Andover frost dates |
| Great Bend | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Great Bend frost dates |
| McPherson | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | McPherson frost dates |
| Ottawa | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Ottawa frost dates |
| El Dorado | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | El Dorado frost dates |
| Arkansas City | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Arkansas City frost dates |
| Winfield | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Winfield frost dates |
| Merriam | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Merriam frost dates |
| Haysville | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Haysville frost dates |
| Lansing | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Lansing frost dates |
| Atchison | 6a (−10 to −5°F) | Atchison frost dates |
| Spring Hill | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Spring Hill frost dates |
| Bel Aire | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Bel Aire frost dates |
| Mission | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Mission frost dates |
| Park City | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Park City frost dates |
| Parsons | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Parsons frost dates |
| Augusta | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Augusta frost dates |
| Chanute | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Chanute frost dates |
| Coffeyville | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Coffeyville frost dates |
| Basehor | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Basehor frost dates |
| Independence | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Independence frost dates |
| Bonner Springs | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Bonner Springs frost dates |
| Maize | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Maize frost dates |
| Valley Center | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Valley Center frost dates |
| Wellington | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Wellington frost dates |
| Fort Scott | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Fort Scott frost dates |
| De Soto | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | De Soto frost dates |
| Mulvane | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Mulvane frost dates |
| Roeland Park | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Roeland Park frost dates |
| Goddard | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Goddard frost dates |
| Pratt | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Pratt frost dates |
| Abilene | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Abilene frost dates |
| Eudora | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Eudora frost dates |
| Tonganoxie | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Tonganoxie frost dates |
| Paola | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Paola frost dates |
| Ulysses | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Ulysses frost dates |
| Colby | 6a (−10 to −5°F) | Colby frost dates |
| Louisburg | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Louisburg frost dates |
| Iola | 6b (−5 to 0°F) | Iola frost dates |
Frequently asked questions
What growing zone is Kansas in?
Kansas’s ZIP codes span USDA zones 5b to 7a, and 6b is the most common. Zones vary with elevation and distance from water, so check your own ZIP code.
When should I plant?
Hardiness zones are about winter cold, not planting dates. For timing, use the last spring frost date for your city on our Kansas frost dates page.