Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 23127 — Norge, VA

ZIP code 23127 (Norge, James City) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost November 10.

Where ZIP 23127 is

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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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F

Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C

Last frostMar 31

First frostNov 10

2012 zone7b

Was 7b 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 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Norge, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 31median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 14only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 10median — 10% chance by Oct 29

Growing season225 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 20 and returns around November 23.

From the NOAA station Williamsburg 2 N, VA — 6 miles away, elevation 69 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 23127

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 10

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 10 – Mar 24

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 7 – Apr 21

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 20 – Feb 3

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 7 – Apr 21

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 15 – Sep 29

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 27 – Dec 1

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 31) and first fall frost (Nov 10) 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 23127 came on Mar 7 — 14 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 21).

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Mar 7

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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 8a in Virginia

646 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Virginia, and rated by the USDA to survive 10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 8a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Norge, VA.

Soil in Norge, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 23127 is Kenansville — loamy fine sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy fine sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

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 classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Kenansville loamy fine sand, 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 23127; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Norge, VA

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July

Winter low31 °Faverage low, January

Hot days37days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights68nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,664base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 44 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 35 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation48.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Williamsburg 2 N, VA (6 mi away); precipitation: Toano 2.0 Nne, VA (3 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.

230907b

Lightfoot, VA · 2 mi

231888a

Williamsburg, VA · 2 mi

231687b

Toano, VA · 4 mi

231878a

Williamsburg, VA · 4 mi

230117b

Barhamsville, VA · 8 mi

231858a

Williamsburg, VA · 10 mi

230038a

Ark, VA · 10 mi

231567b

Shacklefords, VA · 11 mi

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Questions about 23127

What planting zone is ZIP code 23127?

ZIP code 23127 (Norge, VA) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Norge, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 23127 is March 31; after April 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Williamsburg 2 N station.

When is the first frost in Norge, VA?

The median first fall frost near 23127 is November 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 225 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 23127?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 3 – Feb 17 and set transplants outside around Apr 7 – Apr 21, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 23127 get?

About 48.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Toano 2.0 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Norge, VA?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 37 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 23127 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Kenansville at the center of ZIP 23127: loamy fine sand, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Norge, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 23127 came on Mar 7 in 2026, 14 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Norge, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 23127 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 23127 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 23127 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.