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

Planting zone for 24558 — Halifax, VA

ZIP code 24558 (Halifax, Halifax County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 10 and the first fall frost October 30.

Where ZIP 24558 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F
Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C
Last frostApr 10
First frostOct 30
2012 zone7b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Halifax, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 10median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 30median — 10% chance by Oct 17
Growing season202 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station S Boston, VA — 7 miles away, elevation 328 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 24558

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 20
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 4 – Sep 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 16 – Nov 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 10) and first fall frost (Oct 30) 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 24558 came on Mar 2 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 28).

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 Halifax, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24558 is Clifford — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Clifford clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, severely 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 24558; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Halifax, VA

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low27 °Faverage low, January
Hot days40days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights108nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,377base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 41 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
Precipitation46.4 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall6 inper year; 3 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 51 °F, low 27 °F 51°27° JanFebruary: average high 54 °F, low 28 °F 54°28° FebMarch: average high 62 °F, low 34 °F 62°34° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 43 °F 72°43° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 53 °F 79°53° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 63 °F 86°63° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 67 °F 90°67° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 66 °F 88°66° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 59 °F 83°59° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 46 °F 73°46° OctNovember: average high 63 °F, low 35 °F 63°35° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 29 °F 54°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.56 in precipitation, 3 in snowfall 3.6❄3 JanFebruary: 2.95 in precipitation, 1.1 in snowfall 3.0❄1 FebMarch: 4.03 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 4.0 MarApril: 3.67 in precipitation 3.7 AprMay: 4.35 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 4.88 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 4.01 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 AugSeptember: 4.69 in precipitation 4.7 SepOctober: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 3.40 in precipitation 3.4 NovDecember: 3.58 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 3.6❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: S Boston, VA (7 mi away); precipitation: S Boston, VA (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

245397b
Crystal Hill, VA · 4 mi
245927b
South Boston, VA · 7 mi
245977b
Vernon Hill, VA · 9 mi
245897b
Scottsburg, VA · 11 mi
245777b
Nathalie, VA · 11 mi
245357b
Cluster Springs, VA · 12 mi
245347b
Clover, VA · 12 mi
245657b
Java, VA · 14 mi

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Questions about 24558

What planting zone is ZIP code 24558?

ZIP code 24558 (Halifax, 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 Halifax, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24558 is April 10; after April 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, S Boston station.

When is the first frost in Halifax, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24558 is October 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 202 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24558?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 13 – Feb 27 and set transplants outside around Apr 17 – May 1, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24558 get?

About 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 6 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, S Boston station).

How hot do summers get in Halifax, VA?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 40 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24558 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Clifford at the center of ZIP 24558: clay loam, well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Halifax, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24558 came on Mar 2 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 28), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Halifax, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24558 is 14 h 41 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.