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

Planting zone for 24601 — Amonate, VA

ZIP code 24601 (Amonate, Tazewell County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 27 and the first fall frost October 18.

Where ZIP 24601 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.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F
Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C
Last frostApr 27
First frostOct 18
2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Amonate, VA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 27median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 14only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 18median — 10% chance by Oct 5
Growing season173 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 13 and returns around October 27.

From the NOAA station Richlands, VA — 11 miles away, elevation 1,910 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 24601

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Apr 6
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
TomatoesTransplant · May 4 – May 18
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 11 – May 25
BeansSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 4 – May 18
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 23 – Sep 6
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 4 – Nov 8
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 27) and first fall frost (Oct 18) 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 24601 came on Mar 7 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15).

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 Amonate, VA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24601 is Berks — channery silt loam, well drained.

TextureChannery silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.1strongly 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: Berks-Gilpin complex, 35 to 70 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 24601; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Amonate, VA

Summer high83 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, January
Hot days6days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights126nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,209base 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
Precipitation44.6 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall18 inper year; 14 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 44 °F, low 23 °F 44°23° JanFebruary: average high 48 °F, low 25 °F 48°25° FebMarch: average high 56 °F, low 31 °F 56°31° MarApril: average high 66 °F, low 39 °F 66°39° AprMay: average high 74 °F, low 49 °F 74°49° MayJune: average high 80 °F, low 57 °F 80°57° JunJuly: average high 83 °F, low 62 °F 83°62° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° SepOctober: average high 68 °F, low 41 °F 68°41° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 31 °F 57°31° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 26 °F 48°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.35 in precipitation, 6.3 in snowfall 3.4❄6 JanFebruary: 3.28 in precipitation, 4.4 in snowfall 3.3❄4 FebMarch: 4.02 in precipitation, 2.9 in snowfall 4.0❄3 MarApril: 3.98 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 4.0 AprMay: 4.47 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.30 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 4.75 in precipitation 4.8 JulAugust: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 AugSeptember: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 2.72 in precipitation 2.7 OctNovember: 2.77 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 2.8 NovDecember: 3.78 in precipitation, 3.4 in snowfall 3.8❄3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Richlands, VA (11 mi away); precipitation: Richlands, VA (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

246027a
Bandy, VA · 1 mi
248157a
Berwind, WV · 2 mi
248947a
Warriormine, WV · 5 mi
248667a
Newhall, WV · 5 mi
246197a
Horsepen, VA · 6 mi
246047a
Bishop, VA · 6 mi
248267a
Cucumber, WV · 7 mi
248847a
Squire, WV · 8 mi

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Questions about 24601

What planting zone is ZIP code 24601?

ZIP code 24601 (Amonate, VA) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Amonate, VA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24601 is April 27; after May 14 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Richlands station.

When is the first frost in Amonate, VA?

The median first fall frost near 24601 is October 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 173 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24601?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 2 – Mar 16 and set transplants outside around May 4 – May 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24601 get?

About 44.6 inches of precipitation a year and 18 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Richlands station).

How hot do summers get in Amonate, VA?

The average high peaks at 83 °F in July, with about 6 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24601 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Berks at the center of ZIP 24601: channery silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.1 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Amonate, VA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24601 came on Mar 7 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Amonate, VA?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24601 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.