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

Planting zone for 24092 — Glade Hill, VA

ZIP code 24092 (Glade Hill, Franklin County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 20 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 24092 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 frostApr 20
First frostOct 25
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 Glade Hill, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 20median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 8only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 11
Growing season188 daysfrost-free, median

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

From the NOAA station Rocky Mt, VA — 8 miles away, elevation 1,316 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 24092

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 30
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 4 – May 18
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 27 – May 11
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 20) 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 24092 came on Mar 6 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 4).

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 Glade Hill, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24092 is Clifford — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.5%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Clifford fine sandy 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 24092; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Glade Hill, VA

Summer high87 °Faverage high, July
Winter low26 °Faverage low, January
Hot days26days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights104nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,754base 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
Precipitation48 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 47 °F, low 26 °F 47°26° JanFebruary: average high 51 °F, low 27 °F 51°27° FebMarch: average high 59 °F, low 34 °F 59°34° MarApril: average high 70 °F, low 42 °F 70°42° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° JunJuly: average high 87 °F, low 65 °F 87°65° JulAugust: average high 85 °F, low 63 °F 85°63° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 44 °F 70°44° OctNovember: average high 59 °F, low 34 °F 59°34° NovDecember: average high 50 °F, low 29 °F 50°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.89 in precipitation 3.9 JanFebruary: 2.96 in precipitation 3.0 FebMarch: 4.32 in precipitation 4.3 MarApril: 3.95 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 4.46 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.84 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 4.40 in precipitation 4.4 JulAugust: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 4.80 in precipitation 4.8 SepOctober: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 3.32 in precipitation 3.3 NovDecember: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Rocky Mt, VA (8 mi away); precipitation: Rocky Mount 3.1 Se, VA (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

241767b
Union Hall, VA · 4 mi
241847b
Wirtz, VA · 5 mi
241517b
Rocky Mount, VA · 7 mi
241377b
Penhook, VA · 8 mi
241467b
Redwood, VA · 9 mi
241017b
Hardy, VA · 11 mi
241217b
Moneta, VA · 12 mi
241617b
Sandy Level, VA · 13 mi

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Questions about 24092

What planting zone is ZIP code 24092?

ZIP code 24092 (Glade Hill, 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 Glade Hill, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24092 is April 20; after May 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rocky Mt station.

When is the first frost in Glade Hill, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24092 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 188 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24092?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 23 – Mar 9 and set transplants outside around Apr 27 – May 11, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24092 get?

About 48 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Rocky Mount 3.1 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Glade Hill, VA?

The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 26 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24092 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Clifford at the center of ZIP 24092: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Glade Hill, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24092 came on Mar 6 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 4), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Glade Hill, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24092 is 14 h 42 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 24092 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24092 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.