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

Planting zone for 20116 — Marshall, VA

ZIP code 20116 (Marshall, Fauquier County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 9 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 20116 is

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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 9

First frostNov 1

2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Marshall, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 9median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 28only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 18

Growing season205 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 14.

From the NOAA station Warrenton 3 Se, VA — 13 miles away, elevation 499 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 20116

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 19

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 19 – Apr 2

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 16 – Apr 30

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 9) 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 20116 came on Mar 11 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15).

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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 7a in Virginia

618 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Virginia, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Marshall, VA.

Soil in Marshall, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 20116 is Tankerville — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Tankerville-Purcellville complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes, rocky.

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 20116; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Marshall, VA

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, January

Hot days21days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights98nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,630base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 54 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 26 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation46.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall20 inper year; 19 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Warrenton 3 Se, VA (13 mi away); precipitation: The Plains 2 Nne, VA (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

201157a

Marshall, VA · 3 mi

201407a

Rectortown, VA · 4 mi

The Plains, VA · 7 mi

All 2 ZIP codes in Marshall → · Virginia planting zones →

Questions about 20116

What planting zone is ZIP code 20116?

ZIP code 20116 (Marshall, VA) 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 Marshall, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 20116 is April 9; after April 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Warrenton 3 Se station.

When is the first frost in Marshall, VA?

The median first fall frost near 20116 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 205 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 20116?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 12 – Feb 26 and set transplants outside around Apr 16 – Apr 30, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 20116 get?

About 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 20 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, The Plains 2 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Marshall, VA?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 21 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 20116 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tankerville at the center of ZIP 20116: loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Marshall, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 20116 came on Mar 11 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Marshall, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 20116 is 14 h 54 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.