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

Planting zone for 23927 — Clarksville, VA

ZIP code 23927 (Clarksville, Mecklenburg 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 5.

Where ZIP 23927 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 5
2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Clarksville, 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 5median — 10% chance by Oct 23
Growing season220 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 18 and returns around November 18.

From the NOAA station Clarksville, VA — 2 miles away, elevation 331 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 23927

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 10 – Sep 24
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 22 – Nov 26
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 31) and first fall frost (Nov 5) 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 23927 came on Mar 1 — 4 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 Clarksville, VA.

Soil in Clarksville, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 23927 is Orange — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.9neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Orange silt loam, 1 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 23927; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Clarksville, VA

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low28 °Faverage low, January
Hot days54days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights78nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,639base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 40 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
Precipitation46.3 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall4 inper year; 1 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 50 °F, low 28 °F 50°28° JanFebruary: average high 54 °F, low 30 °F 54°30° FebMarch: average high 62 °F, low 37 °F 62°37° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 46 °F 72°46° AprMay: average high 78 °F, low 56 °F 78°56° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 69 °F 90°69° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° AugSeptember: average high 82 °F, low 62 °F 82°62° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 48 °F 73°48° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° NovDecember: average high 53 °F, low 32 °F 53°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.30 in precipitation, 1.9 in snowfall 3.3❄2 JanFebruary: 2.87 in precipitation, 1.1 in snowfall 2.9❄1 FebMarch: 3.85 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 3.9 MarApril: 3.47 in precipitation 3.5 AprMay: 4.61 in precipitation 4.6 MayJune: 5.19 in precipitation 5.2 JunJuly: 4.37 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 3.29 in precipitation 3.3 AugSeptember: 4.76 in precipitation 4.8 SepOctober: 3.76 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 3.24 in precipitation 3.2 NovDecember: 3.59 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 3.6 Dec

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

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

245297b
Buffalo Junction, VA · 4 mi
275077b
Bullock, NC · 5 mi
245807b
Nelson, VA · 6 mi
239687b
Skipwith, VA · 9 mi
275847b
Townsville, NC · 9 mi
275827b
Stovall, NC · 10 mi
239177b
Boydton, VA · 12 mi
245987b
Virgilina, VA · 13 mi

Virginia planting zones →

Questions about 23927

What planting zone is ZIP code 23927?

ZIP code 23927 (Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 23927 is March 31; after April 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clarksville station.

When is the first frost in Clarksville, VA?

The median first fall frost near 23927 is November 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 220 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 23927?

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 23927 get?

About 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 4 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clarksville station).

How hot do summers get in Clarksville, VA?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 54 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 23927 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Orange at the center of ZIP 23927: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.9 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Clarksville, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 23927 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 4 days later than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Clarksville, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 23927 is 14 h 40 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 23927 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 23927 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.