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

Planting zone for 24072 — Check, VA

ZIP code 24072 (Check, Floyd County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 21 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 24072 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 21
First frostOct 25
2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Check, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 21median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 10only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 12
Growing season186 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 6 and returns around November 3.

From the NOAA station Copper Hill, VA — 7 miles away, elevation 2,848 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 24072

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 24
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 10 – Mar 31
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 31 – Apr 14
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 31 – Apr 14
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 24 – Mar 10
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 5 – May 19
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 28 – May 12
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 30 – Sep 13
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 11 – Nov 15
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 21) and first fall frost (Oct 25) 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 24072 came on Mar 8 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17).

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 Check, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24072 is Glenelg — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Glenelg loam, 8 to 15 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 24072; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Check, VA

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July
Winter low22 °Faverage low, January
Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights106nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,777base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 42 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 37 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation49.9 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall18 inper year; 19 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 40 °F, low 22 °F 40°22° JanFebruary: average high 44 °F, low 24 °F 44°24° FebMarch: average high 51 °F, low 30 °F 51°30° MarApril: average high 62 °F, low 40 °F 62°40° AprMay: average high 69 °F, low 49 °F 69°49° MayJune: average high 77 °F, low 57 °F 77°57° JunJuly: average high 80 °F, low 61 °F 80°61° JulAugust: average high 78 °F, low 60 °F 78°60° AugSeptember: average high 72 °F, low 54 °F 72°54° SepOctober: average high 63 °F, low 43 °F 63°43° OctNovember: average high 52 °F, low 33 °F 52°33° NovDecember: average high 44 °F, low 27 °F 44°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.61 in precipitation, 5.3 in snowfall 3.6❄5 JanFebruary: 2.86 in precipitation, 5.4 in snowfall 2.9❄5 FebMarch: 3.93 in precipitation, 3 in snowfall 3.9❄3 MarApril: 4.20 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 4.2❄1 AprMay: 5.07 in precipitation 5.1 MayJune: 5.42 in precipitation 5.4 JunJuly: 4.37 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 4.44 in precipitation 4.4 AugSeptember: 5.39 in precipitation 5.4 SepOctober: 3.48 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 3.56 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 3.6 NovDecember: 3.58 in precipitation, 3.7 in snowfall 3.6❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Copper Hill, VA (7 mi away); precipitation: Copper Hill, VA (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

241387a
Pilot, VA · 4 mi
240797a
Copper Hill, VA · 5 mi
241627a
Shawsville, VA · 6 mi
240917a
Floyd, VA · 10 mi
240597a
Bent Mountain, VA · 10 mi
240677b
Callaway, VA · 10 mi
241497a
Riner, VA · 11 mi
240737a
Christiansburg, VA · 12 mi

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Questions about 24072

What planting zone is ZIP code 24072?

ZIP code 24072 (Check, VA) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Check, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24072 is April 21; after May 10 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Copper Hill station.

When is the first frost in Check, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24072 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 186 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24072?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 24 – Mar 10 and set transplants outside around Apr 28 – May 12, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24072 get?

About 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Copper Hill station).

How hot do summers get in Check, VA?

The average high peaks at 80 °F in July, with about 1 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24072 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Glenelg at the center of ZIP 24072: loam, well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Check, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24072 came on Mar 8 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Check, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24072 is 14 h 42 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 24072 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24072 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.