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

Planting zone for 22967 — Roseland, VA

ZIP code 22967 (Roseland, Nelson County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 13.

Where ZIP 22967 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 frostMay 2
First frostOct 13
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 Roseland, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 13median — 10% chance by Oct 1
Growing season162 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 23 and returns around October 24.

From the NOAA station Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA — 7 miles away, elevation 2,667 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 22967

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30
BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 18 – Sep 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 29 – Nov 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 13) 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 22967 came on Mar 6 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5).

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 Roseland, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 22967 is Hayesville — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.1strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Hayesville loam, 7 to 15 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 22967; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Roseland, VA

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days10days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights135nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,752base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 47 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 33 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation46.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 41 °F, low 20 °F 41°20° JanFebruary: average high 45 °F, low 20 °F 45°20° FebMarch: average high 52 °F, low 25 °F 52°25° MarApril: average high 64 °F, low 36 °F 64°36° AprMay: average high 71 °F, low 46 °F 71°46° MayJune: average high 80 °F, low 56 °F 80°56° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 58 °F 81°58° AugSeptember: average high 75 °F, low 51 °F 75°51° SepOctober: average high 65 °F, low 39 °F 65°39° OctNovember: average high 53 °F, low 29 °F 53°29° NovDecember: average high 45 °F, low 24 °F 45°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.45 in precipitation 3.5 JanFebruary: 2.68 in precipitation 2.7 FebMarch: 3.69 in precipitation 3.7 MarApril: 3.59 in precipitation 3.6 AprMay: 4.60 in precipitation 4.6 MayJune: 4.52 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 3.68 in precipitation 3.7 JulAugust: 4.42 in precipitation 4.4 AugSeptember: 4.39 in precipitation 4.4 SepOctober: 3.75 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 3.56 in precipitation 3.6 NovDecember: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA (7 mi away); precipitation: Tye Rvr 1 Se, VA (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

229767a
Tyro, VA · 4 mi
229647b
Piney River, VA · 5 mi
244647a
Montebello, VA · 7 mi
229497b
Lovingston, VA · 7 mi
229227b
Arrington, VA · 9 mi
229587b
Nellysford, VA · 9 mi
229527a
Lyndhurst, VA · 9 mi
244837a
Vesuvius, VA · 12 mi

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Questions about 22967

What planting zone is ZIP code 22967?

ZIP code 22967 (Roseland, 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 Roseland, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 22967 is May 2; after May 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Montebello Fish Cultural Stn station.

When is the first frost in Roseland, VA?

The median first fall frost near 22967 is October 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 162 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 22967?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 22967 get?

About 46.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tye Rvr 1 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Roseland, VA?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 10 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 22967 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hayesville at the center of ZIP 22967: loam, well drained, pH about 5.1 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Roseland, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 22967 came on Mar 6 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Roseland, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 22967 is 14 h 47 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.