Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 24237 — Dante, VA

ZIP code 24237 (Dante, Russell County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 14 and the first fall frost November 1.

Where ZIP 24237 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 14

First frostNov 1

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 Dante, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 14median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 5only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 1median — 10% chance by Oct 21

Growing season200 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 8.

From the NOAA station Nora 4 Sse, VA — 4 miles away, elevation 2,658 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 24237

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 17

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 3 – Mar 24

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 24 – Apr 7

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 21 – May 5

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 3 – Feb 17

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 28 – May 12

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 21 – May 5

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 14) 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 24237 came on Mar 6 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15).

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Mar 152026
Mar 6

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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 Dante, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24237 is Highsplint — very channery slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureVery channery slightly decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH4.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter69.7%high

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Highsplint-Shelocta complex, 55 to 80 percent slopes, very stony.

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 24237; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Dante, VA

Summer high80 °Faverage high, July

Winter low24 °Faverage low, January

Hot days1days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights95nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,331base 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

Precipitation47.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall38 inper year; 25 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

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

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

Saint Paul, VA · 8 mi

242397a

Davenport, VA · 8 mi

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Questions about 24237

What planting zone is ZIP code 24237?

ZIP code 24237 (Dante, 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 Dante, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24237 is April 14; after May 5 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Nora 4 Sse station.

When is the first frost in Dante, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24237 is November 1, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24237?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 17 – Mar 3 and set transplants outside around Apr 21 – May 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24237 get?

About 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 38 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Nora 4 Sse station).

How hot do summers get in Dante, 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 24237 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Highsplint at the center of ZIP 24237: very channery slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Dante, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24237 came on Mar 6 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Dante, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24237 is 14 h 42 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 24237 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24237 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.