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

Planting zone for 20662 — Nanjemoy, MD

ZIP code 20662 (Nanjemoy, Charles County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 20662 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostMar 28

First frostNov 8

2012 zone7b

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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Nanjemoy, MD

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 28median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 8only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 28

Growing season226 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 17 and returns around November 22.

From the NOAA station Quantico Mcas, VA — 7 miles away, elevation 10 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 20662

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 14 – Mar 7

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 13 – Sep 27

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 25 – Nov 29

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 28) and first fall frost (Nov 8) 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 20662 came on Mar 10 — 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 7).

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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 7b in Maryland

618 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Maryland, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. 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 Nanjemoy, MD.

Soil in Nanjemoy, MD

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 20662 is Magnolia — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH3.7strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter5.92%high

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Magnolia silt loam, 2 to 5 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 20662; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Nanjemoy, MD

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low28 °Faverage low, January

Hot days30days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights76nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,379base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 51 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 29 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation41 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall12 inper year; 8 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: Quantico Mcas, VA (7 mi away); precipitation: Quantico Mcas, VA (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

Indian Head, MD · 7 mi

Port Tobacco, MD · 10 mi

Maryland planting zones →

Questions about 20662

What planting zone is ZIP code 20662?

ZIP code 20662 (Nanjemoy, MD) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Nanjemoy, MD?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 20662 is March 28; after April 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Quantico Mcas station.

When is the first frost in Nanjemoy, MD?

The median first fall frost near 20662 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 226 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 20662?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 31 – Feb 14 and set transplants outside around Apr 4 – Apr 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 20662 get?

About 41 inches of precipitation a year and 12 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Quantico Mcas station).

How hot do summers get in Nanjemoy, MD?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 30 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 20662 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Magnolia at the center of ZIP 20662: silt loam, well drained, pH about 3.7 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Nanjemoy, MD in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 20662 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 3 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Nanjemoy, MD?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 20662 is 14 h 51 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.