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

Planting zone for 24315 — Bland, VA

ZIP code 24315 (Bland, Bland County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 6 and the first fall frost October 10.

Where ZIP 24315 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 frostMay 6
First frostOct 10
2012 zone6a

Was 6a on the 2012 map — a full 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 Bland, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 6median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 22only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 10median — 10% chance by Sep 25
Growing season157 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 23 and returns around October 19.

From the NOAA station Bland, VA — 4 miles away, elevation 2,001 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 24315

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 8 – Apr 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
TomatoesTransplant · May 13 – May 27
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 20 – Jun 3
BeansSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 13 – May 27
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 15 – Aug 29
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 26 – Oct 31
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 6) and first fall frost (Oct 10) 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 24315 came on Mar 8 — 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 19).

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).

Native plants for zone 7a in Virginia

618 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Virginia, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 87

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 129

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 197

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 179

American beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 12

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Bland, VA.

Soil in Bland, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24315 is Dekalb — slightly decomposed plant material, excessively drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
pH4.8strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter69%high
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Dekalb cobbly sandy loam, 60 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 24315; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Bland, VA

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July
Winter low21 °Faverage low, January
Hot days3days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights141nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,661base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 43 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 36 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation43.3 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall27 inper year; 24 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 42 °F, low 21 °F 42°21° JanFebruary: average high 45 °F, low 23 °F 45°23° FebMarch: average high 53 °F, low 28 °F 53°28° MarApril: average high 64 °F, low 36 °F 64°36° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 45 °F 72°45° MayJune: average high 78 °F, low 54 °F 78°54° JunJuly: average high 82 °F, low 58 °F 82°58° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 56 °F 81°56° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 50 °F 76°50° SepOctober: average high 66 °F, low 38 °F 66°38° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 29 °F 55°29° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 24 °F 46°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.45 in precipitation, 8.6 in snowfall 3.5❄9 JanFebruary: 3.07 in precipitation, 7 in snowfall 3.1❄7 FebMarch: 4.14 in precipitation, 4.2 in snowfall 4.1❄4 MarApril: 3.87 in precipitation, 0.9 in snowfall 3.9❄1 AprMay: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 MayJune: 4.26 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 3.67 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 3.61 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 2.75 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 2.8 OctNovember: 2.50 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 2.5❄1 NovDecember: 3.62 in precipitation, 5.4 in snowfall 3.6❄5 Dec

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

Nearby ZIP codes

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

243146b
Bastian, VA · 8 mi
243666b
Rocky Gap, VA · 9 mi
243827a
Wytheville, VA · 13 mi
247017a
Bluefield, WV · 14 mi
243017a
Pulaski, VA · 14 mi
246086b
Burkes Garden, VA · 15 mi
243607a
Max Meadows, VA · 16 mi
241247a
Narrows, VA · 16 mi

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Questions about 24315

What planting zone is ZIP code 24315?

ZIP code 24315 (Bland, 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 Bland, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24315 is May 6; after May 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bland station.

When is the first frost in Bland, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24315 is October 10, giving a median frost-free growing season of 157 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24315?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 11 – Mar 25 and set transplants outside around May 13 – May 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24315 get?

About 43.3 inches of precipitation a year and 27 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bland station).

How hot do summers get in Bland, VA?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 3 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24315 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Dekalb at the center of ZIP 24315: slightly decomposed plant material, excessively drained, pH about 4.8 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Bland, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24315 came on Mar 8 in 2026, 11 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 19), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Bland, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24315 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 24315 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24315 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.