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

Planting zone for 22463 — Garrisonville, VA

ZIP code 22463 (Garrisonville, Stafford County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 22463 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 frostMar 28
First frostNov 8
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 Garrisonville, VA

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 — 9 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 22463

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 22463 came on Mar 9 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 11).

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 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.

Trees 87

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 129

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 197

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 179

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 Garrisonville, VA.

Soil in Garrisonville, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 22463 is Cullen — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cullen clay loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded.

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 22463; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Garrisonville, VA

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

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 45 °F, low 28 °F 45°28° JanFebruary: average high 48 °F, low 30 °F 48°30° FebMarch: average high 56 °F, low 37 °F 56°37° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 47 °F 68°47° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 57 °F 76°57° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 66 °F 84°66° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 71 °F 88°71° JulAugust: average high 86 °F, low 69 °F 86°69° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 62 °F 80°62° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 50 °F 69°50° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 39 °F 58°39° NovDecember: average high 49 °F, low 32 °F 49°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.66 in precipitation, 3.5 in snowfall 2.7❄4 JanFebruary: 2.36 in precipitation, 5.8 in snowfall 2.4❄6 FebMarch: 3.58 in precipitation, 1.4 in snowfall 3.6❄1 MarApril: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 AprMay: 3.63 in precipitation 3.6 MayJune: 3.53 in precipitation 3.5 JunJuly: 4.64 in precipitation 4.6 JulAugust: 4.24 in precipitation 4.2 AugSeptember: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.33 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 3.14 in precipitation 3.1 NovDecember: 3.33 in precipitation, 1.7 in snowfall 3.3❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Quantico Mcas, VA (9 mi away); precipitation: Quantico Mcas, VA (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

225567a
Stafford, VA · 3 mi
224037a
Fredericksburg, VA · 4 mi
225557b
Stafford, VA · 4 mi
225457a
Ruby, VA · 5 mi
221347a
Quantico, VA · 5 mi
225547b
Stafford, VA · 6 mi
224067a
Fredericksburg, VA · 7 mi
224307b
Brooke, VA · 7 mi

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Questions about 22463

What planting zone is ZIP code 22463?

ZIP code 22463 (Garrisonville, 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 Garrisonville, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 22463 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 Garrisonville, VA?

The median first fall frost near 22463 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 226 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 22463?

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 22463 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 Garrisonville, VA?

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 22463 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cullen at the center of ZIP 22463: clay loam, well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Garrisonville, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 22463 came on Mar 9 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Garrisonville, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 22463 is 14 h 51 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.