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

Planting zone for 24565 — Java, VA

ZIP code 24565 (Java, Pittsylvania County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 22 and the first fall frost October 23.

Where ZIP 24565 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 22
First frostOct 23
2012 zone7a

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 Java, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 22median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 23median — 10% chance by Oct 9
Growing season183 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 9 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Chatham, VA — 12 miles away, elevation 646 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 24565

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Apr 1
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 1 – Apr 15
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 1 – Apr 15
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 6 – May 20
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 29 – May 13
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 28 – Sep 11
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 9 – Nov 13
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 22) 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 24565 came on Mar 3 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5).

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 Java, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24565 is Nathalie — sandy loam, well drained.

TextureSandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Nathalie sandy loam, 7 to 15 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 24565; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Java, VA

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days22days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights125nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,686base 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
Precipitation47.7 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall6 inper year; 6 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 47 °F, low 24 °F 47°24° JanFebruary: average high 51 °F, low 26 °F 51°26° FebMarch: average high 59 °F, low 32 °F 59°32° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 41 °F 69°41° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 51 °F 76°51° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 65 °F 86°65° JulAugust: average high 85 °F, low 63 °F 85°63° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 43 °F 70°43° OctNovember: average high 59 °F, low 32 °F 59°32° NovDecember: average high 50 °F, low 27 °F 50°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 4.18 in precipitation, 1.9 in snowfall 4.2❄2 JanFebruary: 2.79 in precipitation, 1.6 in snowfall 2.8❄2 FebMarch: 3.97 in precipitation, 1 in snowfall 4.0❄1 MarApril: 3.85 in precipitation 3.9 AprMay: 4.51 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.24 in precipitation 4.2 JunJuly: 4.22 in precipitation 4.2 JulAugust: 4.12 in precipitation 4.1 AugSeptember: 5.00 in precipitation 5.0 SepOctober: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 OctNovember: 3.52 in precipitation 3.5 NovDecember: 3.84 in precipitation, 1.3 in snowfall 3.8❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Chatham, VA (12 mi away); precipitation: Chatham, VA (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

245977b
Vernon Hill, VA · 7 mi
245667b
Keeling, VA · 9 mi
245577b
Gretna, VA · 10 mi
245277b
Blairs, VA · 12 mi
245777b
Nathalie, VA · 13 mi
245697b
Long Island, VA · 14 mi
245317b
Chatham, VA · 14 mi
245587b
Halifax, VA · 14 mi

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Questions about 24565

What planting zone is ZIP code 24565?

ZIP code 24565 (Java, 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 Java, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24565 is April 22; after May 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chatham station.

When is the first frost in Java, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24565 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 183 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24565?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 25 – Mar 11 and set transplants outside around Apr 29 – May 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24565 get?

About 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 6 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chatham station).

How hot do summers get in Java, VA?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 22 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24565 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Nathalie at the center of ZIP 24565: sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Java, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24565 came on Mar 3 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Java, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24565 is 14 h 41 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 24565 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24565 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.