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

Planting zone for 24313 — Barren Springs, VA

ZIP code 24313 (Barren Springs, Wythe County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 24313 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 25
First frostOct 17
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 Barren Springs, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 25median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 15only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Oct 5
Growing season175 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 9 and returns around October 28.

From the NOAA station Pulaski 2 E, VA — 10 miles away, elevation 2,080 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 24313

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Apr 4
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14
TomatoesTransplant · May 2 – May 16
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 9 – May 23
BeansSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 2 – May 16
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 25) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 24313 came on Mar 7 — 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 16).

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 Barren Springs, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24313 is Shottower — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.0slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Shottower loam, 15 to 30 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 24313; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Barren Springs, VA

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days6days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights119nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,070base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 42 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 38 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation40 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall16 inper year; 16 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 43 °F, low 24 °F 43°24° JanFebruary: average high 46 °F, low 26 °F 46°26° FebMarch: average high 54 °F, low 31 °F 54°31° MarApril: average high 65 °F, low 40 °F 65°40° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 49 °F 73°49° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 57 °F 79°57° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 61 °F 83°61° JulAugust: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 53 °F 76°53° SepOctober: average high 66 °F, low 41 °F 66°41° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 32 °F 55°32° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 26 °F 46°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″January: 3.18 in precipitation, 4.7 in snowfall 3.2❄5 JanFebruary: 2.67 in precipitation, 4.6 in snowfall 2.7❄5 FebMarch: 3.56 in precipitation, 2.3 in snowfall 3.6❄2 MarApril: 3.59 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 3.6❄1 AprMay: 3.99 in precipitation 4.0 MayJune: 3.96 in precipitation 4.0 JunJuly: 3.83 in precipitation 3.8 JulAugust: 3.51 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.22 in precipitation 3.2 SepOctober: 2.85 in precipitation 2.9 OctNovember: 2.47 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 2.5 NovDecember: 3.17 in precipitation, 3.5 in snowfall 3.2❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Pulaski 2 E, VA (10 mi away); precipitation: Pulaski 2 E, VA (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

243247a
Draper, VA · 5 mi
243607a
Max Meadows, VA · 7 mi
243127a
Austinville, VA · 7 mi
243477a
Hiwassee, VA · 9 mi
241057a
Indian Valley, VA · 11 mi
243017a
Pulaski, VA · 11 mi
243437a
Hillsville, VA · 12 mi
241267a
Newbern, VA · 12 mi

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Questions about 24313

What planting zone is ZIP code 24313?

ZIP code 24313 (Barren Springs, 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 Barren Springs, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24313 is April 25; after May 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pulaski 2 E station.

When is the first frost in Barren Springs, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24313 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 175 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24313?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 28 – Mar 14 and set transplants outside around May 2 – May 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24313 get?

About 40 inches of precipitation a year and 16 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pulaski 2 E station).

How hot do summers get in Barren Springs, VA?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 6 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24313 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Shottower at the center of ZIP 24313: loam, well drained, pH about 6.0 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Barren Springs, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24313 came on Mar 7 in 2026, 9 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Barren Springs, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24313 is 14 h 42 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 24313 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24313 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.