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

Planting zone for Danville, VA

Danville, VA is in USDA zone 7b across its 3 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost November 1.

Danville on the zone map

Outlined: its 2 ZIP code areas · 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
ZIP codes3
Last frostApr 8
First frostNov 1
Growing season205 days

7b 3 ZIPs

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Danville, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 19
Growing season205 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 10.

From the NOAA station Danville 2 Se, VA, elevation 394 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 Danville

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 6 – Sep 20
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 18 – Nov 22
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 8) and first fall frost (Nov 1) 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 24543 came on Mar 2 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 27).

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 7b in Virginia

629 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Virginia, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 89

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 133

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 200

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 181

American beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 12

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °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 Danville, VA.

Soil in Danville, VA

The center of ZIP 24543 is mapped as Udorthents, loamy, 0 to 15 percent slopes: built-over ground without natural soil data. Garden soil here is usually imported or disturbed — test before you plant.

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 24543; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Danville, VA

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low27 °Faverage low, January
Hot days52days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights87nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,433base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 40 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 39 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation47.1 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall5 inper year; 5 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 50 °F, low 27 °F 50°27° JanFebruary: average high 54 °F, low 29 °F 54°29° FebMarch: average high 62 °F, low 35 °F 62°35° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 44 °F 72°44° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 54 °F 80°54° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 63 °F 87°63° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 68 °F 91°68° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 66 °F 89°66° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 46 °F 72°46° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 35 °F 62°35° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 30 °F 53°30° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.74 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.7❄2 JanFebruary: 3.06 in precipitation, 1.2 in snowfall 3.1❄1 FebMarch: 4.10 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 4.1 MarApril: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 AprMay: 4.43 in precipitation 4.4 MayJune: 4.14 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 4.81 in precipitation 4.8 JulAugust: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 AugSeptember: 4.58 in precipitation 4.6 SepOctober: 3.63 in precipitation 3.6 OctNovember: 3.34 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 3.36 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.4❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Danville 2 Se, VA (3 mi away); precipitation: Danville 2 Se, VA (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

ZIP codes in Danville

245407b
5 to 10 °F
245417b
5 to 10 °F
245437b
5 to 10 °F

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Questions about Danville

What planting zone is Danville, VA?

Danville, VA is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map (7b: 5 to 10 °F).

When is the last frost in Danville, VA?

The median last spring frost is April 8 and the median first fall frost is November 1 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Danville 2 Se station).

When can I plant a garden in Danville, VA?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Feb 25 – Mar 18; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about Apr 15, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in Danville, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day is 14 h 40 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

How much rain and snow does Danville, VA get?

About 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 5 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).