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

Planting zone for 24476 — Steeles Tavern, VA

ZIP code 24476 (Steeles Tavern, Augusta County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is May 2 and the first fall frost October 13.

Where ZIP 24476 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 2
First frostOct 13
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 Steeles Tavern, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 2median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 13median — 10% chance by Oct 1
Growing season162 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 23 and returns around October 24.

From the NOAA station Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA — 11 miles away, elevation 2,667 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 24476

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 11
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
TomatoesTransplant · May 9 – May 23
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 16 – May 30
BeansSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 9 – May 23
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 18 – Sep 1
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 29 – Nov 3
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 2) and first fall frost (Oct 13) 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 24476 came on Mar 8 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18).

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 Steeles Tavern, VA.

Soil in Steeles Tavern, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24476 is Bookwood — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Bookwood silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, eroded.

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 24476; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Steeles Tavern, VA

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days10days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights135nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,752base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 48 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 32 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation43.6 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall22 inper year; 23 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 41 °F, low 20 °F 41°20° JanFebruary: average high 45 °F, low 20 °F 45°20° FebMarch: average high 52 °F, low 25 °F 52°25° MarApril: average high 64 °F, low 36 °F 64°36° AprMay: average high 71 °F, low 46 °F 71°46° MayJune: average high 80 °F, low 56 °F 80°56° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 58 °F 81°58° AugSeptember: average high 75 °F, low 51 °F 75°51° SepOctober: average high 65 °F, low 39 °F 65°39° OctNovember: average high 53 °F, low 29 °F 53°29° NovDecember: average high 45 °F, low 24 °F 45°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.31 in precipitation, 6.7 in snowfall 3.3❄7 JanFebruary: 2.88 in precipitation, 6.2 in snowfall 2.9❄6 FebMarch: 3.59 in precipitation, 5.1 in snowfall 3.6❄5 MarApril: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 4.16 in precipitation 4.2 MayJune: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 JunJuly: 4.71 in precipitation 4.7 JulAugust: 3.60 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 2.76 in precipitation 2.8 OctNovember: 3.09 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 3.1 NovDecember: 3.32 in precipitation, 3.9 in snowfall 3.3❄4 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA (11 mi away); precipitation: Craigsville 2 S, VA (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

244727a
Raphine, VA · 2 mi
244407a
Greenville, VA · 4 mi
244597a
Middlebrook, VA · 5 mi
244157a
Brownsburg, VA · 6 mi
244357a
Fairfield, VA · 9 mi
244307a
Craigsville, VA · 10 mi
244647a
Montebello, VA · 10 mi
244777a
Stuarts Draft, VA · 10 mi

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Questions about 24476

What planting zone is ZIP code 24476?

ZIP code 24476 (Steeles Tavern, 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 Steeles Tavern, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24476 is May 2; after May 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Montebello Fish Cultural Stn station.

When is the first frost in Steeles Tavern, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24476 is October 13, giving a median frost-free growing season of 162 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24476?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 7 – Mar 21 and set transplants outside around May 9 – May 23, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24476 get?

About 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 22 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Craigsville 2 S station).

How hot do summers get in Steeles Tavern, VA?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 10 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24476 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Bookwood at the center of ZIP 24476: silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Steeles Tavern, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24476 came on Mar 8 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Steeles Tavern, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24476 is 14 h 48 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 24476 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24476 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.