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

Planting zone for 23829 — Capron, VA

ZIP code 23829 (Capron, Southampton County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost November 6.

Where ZIP 23829 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 frostMar 31
First frostNov 6
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 Capron, 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 6median — 10% chance by Oct 26
Growing season221 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 20 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Emporia 1 Wnw, VA — 19 miles away, elevation 102 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 23829

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 11 – Sep 25
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 23 – Nov 27
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 31) and first fall frost (Nov 6) 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 23829 came on Mar 2 — 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22).

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 Capron, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 23829 is Nevarc — loam, moderately well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Nevarc and Remlik soils, 15 to 65 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 23829; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Capron, VA

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low29 °Faverage low, January
Hot days42days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights83nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,675base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 41 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 39 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation51.6 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 51 °F, low 29 °F 51°29° JanFebruary: average high 54 °F, low 31 °F 54°31° FebMarch: average high 62 °F, low 37 °F 62°37° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 46 °F 72°46° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 68 °F 88°68° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 49 °F 73°49° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 32 °F 54°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.57 in precipitation 3.6 JanFebruary: 2.92 in precipitation 2.9 FebMarch: 3.93 in precipitation 3.9 MarApril: 3.51 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 4.83 in precipitation 4.8 MayJune: 4.65 in precipitation 4.7 JunJuly: 5.77 in precipitation 5.8 JulAugust: 5.43 in precipitation 5.4 AugSeptember: 5.76 in precipitation 5.8 SepOctober: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 OctNovember: 3.26 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 3.55 in precipitation 3.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Emporia 1 Wnw, VA (19 mi away); precipitation: Sedley 3.7 N, VA (15 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.

238447b
Drewryville, VA · 6 mi
238277b
Boykins, VA · 8 mi
238377b
Courtland, VA · 8 mi
238977b
Yale, VA · 8 mi
238288a
Branchville, VA · 10 mi
238787b
Sedley, VA · 13 mi
238748a
Newsoms, VA · 13 mi
238847b
Sussex, VA · 13 mi

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Questions about 23829

What planting zone is ZIP code 23829?

ZIP code 23829 (Capron, 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 Capron, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 23829 is March 31; after April 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Emporia 1 Wnw station.

When is the first frost in Capron, VA?

The median first fall frost near 23829 is November 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 221 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 23829?

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 23829 get?

About 51.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sedley 3.7 N station).

How hot do summers get in Capron, VA?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 42 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 23829 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Nevarc at the center of ZIP 23829: loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Capron, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 23829 came on Mar 2 in 2026, 8 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Capron, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 23829 is 14 h 41 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.