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

Planting zone for 22935 — Dyke, VA

ZIP code 22935 (Dyke, Greene County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 3 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 22935 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 frostApr 3
First frostNov 1
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 Dyke, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 3median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 19
Growing season211 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 21 and returns around November 13.

From the NOAA station Charlottesville Airport, VA — 10 miles away, elevation 640 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 22935

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 13
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 6 – Mar 20
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 6 – Feb 20
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 23 – Feb 6
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 10 – Apr 24
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 3) 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 22935 came on Mar 8 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10).

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 Dyke, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 22935 is Chester — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.0strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Chester and Parker soils, very stony, 15 to 25 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 22935; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Dyke, VA

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low30 °Faverage low, January
Hot days34days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights88nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,455base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 50 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
Precipitation41.6 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 47 °F, low 30 °F 47°30° JanFebruary: average high 51 °F, low 31 °F 51°31° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 38 °F 60°38° MarApril: average high 70 °F, low 47 °F 70°47° AprMay: average high 78 °F, low 56 °F 78°56° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 68 °F 90°68° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 67 °F 87°67° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 60 °F 81°60° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 48 °F 71°48° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 39 °F 60°39° NovDecember: average high 51 °F, low 32 °F 51°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 2.96 in precipitation 3.0 JanFebruary: 2.35 in precipitation 2.4 FebMarch: 3.54 in precipitation 3.5 MarApril: 3.17 in precipitation 3.2 AprMay: 4.17 in precipitation 4.2 MayJune: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 JunJuly: 3.37 in precipitation 3.4 JulAugust: 3.87 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 4.09 in precipitation 4.1 SepOctober: 3.31 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 NovDecember: 3.04 in precipitation 3.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Charlottesville Airport, VA (10 mi away); precipitation: Charlottesville Airport, VA (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

229407b
Free Union, VA · 3 mi
229657b
Quinque, VA · 7 mi
229367b
Earlysville, VA · 7 mi
229737b
Stanardsville, VA · 8 mi
229687b
Ruckersville, VA · 9 mi
228277a
Elkton, VA · 10 mi
229327b
Crozet, VA · 10 mi
229877b
White Hall, VA · 11 mi

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Questions about 22935

What planting zone is ZIP code 22935?

ZIP code 22935 (Dyke, 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 Dyke, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 22935 is April 3; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Charlottesville Airport station.

When is the first frost in Dyke, VA?

The median first fall frost near 22935 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 211 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 22935?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 6 – Feb 20 and set transplants outside around Apr 10 – Apr 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 22935 get?

About 41.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Charlottesville Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Dyke, VA?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 34 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 22935 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Chester at the center of ZIP 22935: loam, well drained, pH about 5.0 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Dyke, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 22935 came on Mar 8 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Dyke, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 22935 is 14 h 50 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 22935 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 22935 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.