Planting zone for 24317 — Cana, VA
ZIP code 24317 (Cana, Carroll County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost October 23.
Where ZIP 24317 is
Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoomNot 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.
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 Cana, VA
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 2 and returns around November 1.
From the NOAA station Mt Airy 2 W, NC — 7 miles away, elevation 1,079 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 24317
Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 19) and first fall frost (Oct 23) 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 24317 came on Mar 6 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (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 Cana, VA
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24317 is Elsinboro — fine sandy loam, well drained.
Map unit: Elsinboro fine sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, rarely flooded.
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 24317; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in Cana, VA
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Mt Airy 2 W, NC (7 mi away); precipitation: Mt Airy 2 W, NC (7 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.
Questions about 24317
What planting zone is ZIP code 24317?
ZIP code 24317 (Cana, 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 Cana, VA?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24317 is April 19; after May 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mt Airy 2 W station.
When is the first frost in Cana, VA?
The median first fall frost near 24317 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 186 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 24317?
Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 22 – Mar 8 and set transplants outside around Apr 26 – May 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.
How much rain and snow does 24317 get?
About 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 8 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mt Airy 2 W station).
How hot do summers get in Cana, VA?
The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 24 days a year at 90 °F or more.
What kind of soil does 24317 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Elsinboro at the center of ZIP 24317: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).
Did spring come early in Cana, VA in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 24317 came on Mar 6 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.
What kind of onions grow in Cana, VA?
Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24317 is 14 h 40 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.
Did the zone for 24317 change?
Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24317 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.