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

Planting zone for 23350 — Exmore, VA

ZIP code 23350 (Exmore, Northampton County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost November 7.

Where ZIP 23350 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F

Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C

Last frostApr 4

First frostNov 7

2012 zone8a

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 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Exmore, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 19only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 7median — 10% chance by Oct 26

Growing season216 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Painter 2 W, VA — 6 miles away, elevation 30 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 23350

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 14

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 12 – Sep 26

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 24 – Nov 28

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 4) and first fall frost (Nov 7) 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 23350 came on Mar 8 — 9 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 27).

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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 Exmore, VA.

Soil in Exmore, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 23350 is Nimmo — sandy loam, poorly drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH4.6strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupB/Dmoderate when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Nimmo sandy loam, 0 to 2 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 23350; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Exmore, VA

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low30 °Faverage low, January

Hot days26days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights61nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,422base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 45 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 34 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation47.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall7 inper year; 5 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Painter 2 W, VA (6 mi away); precipitation: Painter 2 W, VA (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

234828a

Wardtown, VA · 2 mi

233458a

Davis Wharf, VA · 3 mi

234868a

Willis Wharf, VA · 3 mi

233548a

Franktown, VA · 3 mi

234138a

Nassawadox, VA · 4 mi

233068a

Belle Haven, VA · 4 mi

233988a

Jamesville, VA · 4 mi

234088a

Marionville, VA · 4 mi

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Questions about 23350

What planting zone is ZIP code 23350?

ZIP code 23350 (Exmore, 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 Exmore, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 23350 is April 4; after April 19 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Painter 2 W station.

When is the first frost in Exmore, VA?

The median first fall frost near 23350 is November 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 216 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 23350?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 7 – Feb 21 and set transplants outside around Apr 11 – Apr 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 23350 get?

About 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 7 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Painter 2 W station).

How hot do summers get in Exmore, VA?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 26 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 23350 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Nimmo at the center of ZIP 23350: sandy loam, poorly drained, pH about 4.6 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Exmore, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 23350 came on Mar 8 in 2026, 9 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Exmore, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 23350 is 14 h 45 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.