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

Planting zone for 23032 — Church View, VA

ZIP code 23032 (Church View, Middlesex County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 23032 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 6
First frostNov 1
2012 zone7b

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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Church View, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 6median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 20
Growing season208 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 11.

From the NOAA station W Pt 2 Nw, VA — 9 miles away, elevation 20 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 23032

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 16
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
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 6) 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 23032 came on Mar 8 — 11 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25).

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).

Native plants for zone 7b in Virginia

629 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Virginia, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 89

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 133

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 200

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 181

American beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 12

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Church View, VA.

Soil in Church View, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 23032 is Emporia — 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 groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Emporia loam, 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 23032; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Church View, VA

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low28 °Faverage low, January
Hot days50days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights83nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,559base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 46 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
Precipitation47.9 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall10 inper year; 5 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 49 °F, low 28 °F 49°28° JanFebruary: average high 53 °F, low 30 °F 53°30° FebMarch: average high 61 °F, low 36 °F 61°36° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 46 °F 72°46° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 55 °F 79°55° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 68 °F 90°68° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° AugSeptember: average high 82 °F, low 61 °F 82°61° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 49 °F 72°49° OctNovember: average high 61 °F, low 38 °F 61°38° NovDecember: average high 52 °F, low 32 °F 52°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.59 in precipitation, 4.3 in snowfall 3.6❄4 JanFebruary: 2.83 in precipitation, 2.6 in snowfall 2.8❄3 FebMarch: 3.96 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 4.0❄1 MarApril: 3.76 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.8 AprMay: 4.05 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 4.48 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 4.86 in precipitation 4.9 JulAugust: 4.78 in precipitation 4.8 AugSeptember: 4.89 in precipitation 4.9 SepOctober: 4.07 in precipitation 4.1 OctNovember: 3.01 in precipitation 3.0 NovDecember: 3.60 in precipitation, 1.6 in snowfall 3.6❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: W Pt 2 Nw, VA (9 mi away); precipitation: W Pt 2 Nw, VA (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

231087b
Mascot, VA · 2 mi
231758a
Urbanna, VA · 3 mi
231808a
Water View, VA · 5 mi
230797b
Jamaica, VA · 6 mi
230917b
Little Plymouth, VA · 7 mi
231497b
Saluda, VA · 7 mi
231107b
Mattaponi, VA · 8 mi
225047b
Laneview, VA · 8 mi

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Questions about 23032

What planting zone is ZIP code 23032?

ZIP code 23032 (Church View, 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 Church View, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 23032 is April 6; after April 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, W Pt 2 Nw station.

When is the first frost in Church View, VA?

The median first fall frost near 23032 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 208 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 23032?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 9 – Feb 23 and set transplants outside around Apr 13 – Apr 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 23032 get?

About 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, W Pt 2 Nw station).

How hot do summers get in Church View, VA?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 50 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 23032 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Emporia at the center of ZIP 23032: loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Church View, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 23032 came on Mar 8 in 2026, 11 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Church View, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 23032 is 14 h 46 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.