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

Planting zone for 22749 — Woodville, VA

ZIP code 22749 (Woodville, Rappahannock County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 22749 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 16
First frostOct 27
2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Woodville, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 16median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 10
Growing season192 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 2 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Sperryville, VA — 3 miles away, elevation 751 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 22749

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 26
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 19 – Apr 2
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 19 – Mar 5
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 23 – May 7
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 5 – Feb 19
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 23 – May 7
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 16) 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 22749 came on Mar 10 — 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14).

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 Woodville, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 22749 is Eubanks — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Eubanks-Brandywine complex eroded moderately steep phases.

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 22749; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Woodville, VA

Summer high85 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days27days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights104nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,412base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 52 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 28 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation48.8 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall21 inper year; 22 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 43 °F, low 24 °F 43°24° JanFebruary: average high 47 °F, low 26 °F 47°26° FebMarch: average high 54 °F, low 31 °F 54°31° MarApril: average high 65 °F, low 41 °F 65°41° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 50 °F 73°50° MayJune: average high 81 °F, low 59 °F 81°59° JunJuly: average high 85 °F, low 64 °F 85°64° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 62 °F 84°62° AugSeptember: average high 77 °F, low 56 °F 77°56° SepOctober: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 35 °F 57°35° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 28 °F 47°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.61 in precipitation, 6.9 in snowfall 3.6❄7 JanFebruary: 2.77 in precipitation, 6.9 in snowfall 2.8❄7 FebMarch: 4.01 in precipitation, 1.9 in snowfall 4.0❄2 MarApril: 4.01 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 4.0 AprMay: 4.67 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 5.21 in precipitation 5.2 JunJuly: 3.67 in precipitation 3.7 JulAugust: 4.12 in precipitation 4.1 AugSeptember: 5.44 in precipitation 5.4 SepOctober: 3.68 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 3.69 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 3.7 NovDecember: 3.96 in precipitation, 4.8 in snowfall 4.0❄5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Sperryville, VA (3 mi away); precipitation: Sperryville, VA (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

227167a
Castleton, VA · 4 mi
227407a
Sperryville, VA · 6 mi
227477a
Washington, VA · 6 mi
227137a
Boston, VA · 6 mi
227197a
Etlan, VA · 8 mi
227467a
Viewtown, VA · 9 mi
227357a
Reva, VA · 10 mi
227377a
Rixeyville, VA · 10 mi

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Questions about 22749

What planting zone is ZIP code 22749?

ZIP code 22749 (Woodville, 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 Woodville, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 22749 is April 16; after May 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sperryville station.

When is the first frost in Woodville, VA?

The median first fall frost near 22749 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 192 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 22749?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 19 – Mar 5 and set transplants outside around Apr 23 – May 7, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 22749 get?

About 48.8 inches of precipitation a year and 21 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sperryville station).

How hot do summers get in Woodville, VA?

The average high peaks at 85 °F in July, with about 27 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 22749 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Eubanks at the center of ZIP 22749: loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Woodville, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 22749 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 4 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 14), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Woodville, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 22749 is 14 h 52 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 22749 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 22749 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.