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

Planting zone for 22720 — Goldvein, VA

ZIP code 22720 (Goldvein, 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 22720 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.

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 Goldvein, 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 — 16 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 22720

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 22720 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).

Soil in Goldvein, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 22720 is Sumerduck — loam, moderately well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.5strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classPrime farmland if protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonUSDA classification

Map unit: Sumerduck loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes, frequently flooded.

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 22720; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Goldvein, 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 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
Precipitation45.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 42 °F, low 25 °F 42°25° JanFebruary: average high 46 °F, low 27 °F 46°27° FebMarch: average high 54 °F, low 34 °F 54°34° MarApril: average high 66 °F, low 44 °F 66°44° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 52 °F 73°52° MayJune: average high 81 °F, low 61 °F 81°61° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 66 °F 85°66° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 64 °F 84°64° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 58 °F 78°58° SepOctober: average high 67 °F, low 46 °F 67°46° OctNovember: average high 56 °F, low 37 °F 56°37° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 29 °F 46°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.05 in precipitation 3.0 JanFebruary: 2.69 in precipitation 2.7 FebMarch: 3.76 in precipitation 3.8 MarApril: 3.54 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 4.71 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 4.52 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 4.02 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 AugSeptember: 4.89 in precipitation 4.9 SepOctober: 3.74 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 3.31 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Warrenton 3 Se, VA (16 mi away); precipitation: Remington 4.0 Ene, VA (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

227397a
Somerville, VA · 3 mi
227427a
Sumerduck, VA · 3 mi
225457a
Ruby, VA · 6 mi
227367a
Richardsville, VA · 6 mi
224717a
Hartwood, VA · 7 mi
227287a
Midland, VA · 7 mi
225567a
Stafford, VA · 7 mi
227127a
Bealeton, VA · 8 mi

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Questions about 22720

What planting zone is ZIP code 22720?

ZIP code 22720 (Goldvein, 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 Goldvein, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 22720 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 Goldvein, VA?

The median first fall frost near 22720 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 205 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 22720?

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 22720 get?

About 45.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Remington 4.0 Ene station).

How hot do summers get in Goldvein, 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 22720 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Sumerduck at the center of ZIP 22720: loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.5 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Goldvein, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 22720 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 Goldvein, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 22720 is 14 h 51 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.