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

Planting zone for 22544 — Rollins Fork, VA

ZIP code 22544 (Rollins Fork, King George County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 14 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 22544 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 14
First frostOct 27
2012 zone7a

Was 7a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. 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 Rollins Fork, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 14median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 4only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 13
Growing season195 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 6.

From the NOAA station Corbin, VA — 17 miles away, elevation 220 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 22544

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 24
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 1 – Sep 15
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 13 – Nov 17
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 14) and first fall frost (Oct 27) 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 22544 came on Mar 10 — 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 4).

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).

Soil in Rollins Fork, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 22544 is Kempsville — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Kempsville fine sandy loam, gravelly substratum, 2 to 6 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 22544; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Rollins Fork, VA

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July
Winter low26 °Faverage low, January
Hot days32days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights93nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,018base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 49 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 30 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation45.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 45 °F, low 26 °F 45°26° JanFebruary: average high 49 °F, low 28 °F 49°28° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 35 °F 57°35° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 45 °F 68°45° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 54 °F 75°54° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° JunJuly: average high 87 °F, low 67 °F 87°67° JulAugust: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 58 °F 79°58° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 47 °F 69°47° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 37 °F 58°37° NovDecember: average high 49 °F, low 30 °F 49°30° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.13 in precipitation 3.1 JanFebruary: 2.87 in precipitation 2.9 FebMarch: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 MarApril: 3.42 in precipitation 3.4 AprMay: 4.60 in precipitation 4.6 MayJune: 4.10 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 4.26 in precipitation 4.3 JulAugust: 3.99 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 4.42 in precipitation 4.4 SepOctober: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 3.35 in precipitation 3.4 NovDecember: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Corbin, VA (17 mi away); precipitation: Fredericksburg 7.6 Ese, VA (17 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

224437b
Colonial Beach, VA · 4 mi
224817b
Jersey, VA · 5 mi
225097b
Loretto, VA · 5 mi
225267b
Ninde, VA · 6 mi
224367b
Caret, VA · 8 mi
224857b
King George, VA · 8 mi
225477b
Sealston, VA · 8 mi
225357b
Port Royal, VA · 9 mi

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Questions about 22544

What planting zone is ZIP code 22544?

ZIP code 22544 (Rollins Fork, VA) 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 Rollins Fork, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 22544 is April 14; after May 4 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Corbin station.

When is the first frost in Rollins Fork, VA?

The median first fall frost near 22544 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 195 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 22544?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 17 – Mar 3 and set transplants outside around Apr 21 – May 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 22544 get?

About 45.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fredericksburg 7.6 Ese station).

How hot do summers get in Rollins Fork, VA?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 32 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 22544 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Kempsville at the center of ZIP 22544: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Rollins Fork, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 22544 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 6 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Rollins Fork, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 22544 is 14 h 49 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 22544 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 22544 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.