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

Planting zone for 23939 — Evergreen, VA

ZIP code 23939 (Evergreen, Appomattox County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 7 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 23939 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 7
First frostNov 1
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 Evergreen, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 7median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 26only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 19
Growing season206 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 28 and returns around November 10.

From the NOAA station Appomattox, VA — 4 miles away, elevation 850 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 23939

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 24 – Mar 17
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 14 – Apr 28
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 7) 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 23939 came on Mar 6 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5).

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 Evergreen, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 23939 is Tatum — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.2strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Tatum silt loam, 2 to 7 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 23939; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Evergreen, VA

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low27 °Faverage low, January
Hot days27days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights94nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,905base 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
Precipitation46.2 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall11 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 45 °F, low 27 °F 45°27° JanFebruary: average high 49 °F, low 29 °F 49°29° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 35 °F 57°35° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 44 °F 68°44° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 53 °F 75°53° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 63 °F 82°63° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 67 °F 86°67° JulAugust: average high 84 °F, low 65 °F 84°65° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 59 °F 78°59° SepOctober: average high 68 °F, low 47 °F 68°47° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 36 °F 57°36° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 30 °F 48°30° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.54 in precipitation, 3.2 in snowfall 3.5❄3 JanFebruary: 2.79 in precipitation, 3.2 in snowfall 2.8❄3 FebMarch: 3.95 in precipitation, 2.8 in snowfall 4.0❄3 MarApril: 3.56 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.6 AprMay: 4.65 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 3.80 in precipitation 3.8 JunJuly: 4.08 in precipitation 4.1 JulAugust: 3.55 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 4.64 in precipitation 4.6 SepOctober: 3.91 in precipitation 3.9 OctNovember: 3.63 in precipitation 3.6 NovDecember: 4.10 in precipitation, 2 in snowfall 4.1❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Appomattox, VA (4 mi away); precipitation: Appomattox, VA (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

245227b
Appomattox, VA · 4 mi
239587b
Pamplin, VA · 7 mi
245937b
Spout Spring, VA · 8 mi
239637b
Red House, VA · 8 mi
239607b
Prospect, VA · 12 mi
245387b
Concord, VA · 12 mi
239347b
Cullen, VA · 12 mi
239597b
Phenix, VA · 15 mi

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Questions about 23939

What planting zone is ZIP code 23939?

ZIP code 23939 (Evergreen, 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 Evergreen, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 23939 is April 7; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Appomattox station.

When is the first frost in Evergreen, VA?

The median first fall frost near 23939 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 206 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 23939?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 10 – Feb 24 and set transplants outside around Apr 14 – Apr 28, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 23939 get?

About 46.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Appomattox station).

How hot do summers get in Evergreen, VA?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 27 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 23939 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Tatum at the center of ZIP 23939: silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.2 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Evergreen, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 23939 came on Mar 6 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Evergreen, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 23939 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 23939 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 23939 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.