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

Planting zone for 24957 — Maxwelton, WV

ZIP code 24957 (Maxwelton, Greenbrier County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is May 3 and the first fall frost October 9.

Where ZIP 24957 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 frostMay 3
First frostOct 9
2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Maxwelton, WV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMay 3median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 9median — 10% chance by Sep 25
Growing season158 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 19 and returns around October 20.

From the NOAA station Lewisburg 3 N, WV — 2 miles away, elevation 2,300 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 24957

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 12
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
LettuceSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
TomatoesStart indoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
TomatoesTransplant · May 10 – May 24
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 17 – May 31
BeansSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Sweet cornSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · May 10 – May 24
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 14 – Aug 28
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 25 – Oct 30
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (May 3) and first fall frost (Oct 9) 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 24957 came on Mar 11 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 25).

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 6b in West Virginia

506 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in West Virginia, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 68

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 102

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 black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 178

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican speedwell0.8 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican vetch1.3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican water horehound1.8 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Grasses 134

arctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbitter panicgrass5 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °F

Vines 11

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °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 °Fmuscadine30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −18 °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 Maxwelton, WV.

Soil in Maxwelton, WV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 24957 is Frederick — channery silt loam, well drained.

TextureChannery silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.0slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Frederick-Caneyville complex, karst, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky.

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 24957; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Maxwelton, WV

Summer high82 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days4days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights139nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,824base 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
Precipitation41.5 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall30 inper year; 29 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 39 °F, low 20 °F 39°20° JanFebruary: average high 43 °F, low 22 °F 43°22° FebMarch: average high 52 °F, low 28 °F 52°28° MarApril: average high 64 °F, low 38 °F 64°38° AprMay: average high 72 °F, low 48 °F 72°48° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° JunJuly: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 58 °F 81°58° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 51 °F 76°51° SepOctober: average high 65 °F, low 39 °F 65°39° OctNovember: average high 53 °F, low 29 °F 53°29° NovDecember: average high 42 °F, low 24 °F 42°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.15 in precipitation, 8.4 in snowfall 3.1❄8 JanFebruary: 2.87 in precipitation, 8.7 in snowfall 2.9❄9 FebMarch: 3.71 in precipitation, 5.4 in snowfall 3.7❄5 MarApril: 3.85 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 3.9❄1 AprMay: 4.48 in precipitation 4.5 MayJune: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 JulAugust: 3.43 in precipitation 3.4 AugSeptember: 3.49 in precipitation 3.5 SepOctober: 2.59 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 2.6 OctNovember: 2.51 in precipitation, 0.7 in snowfall 2.5❄1 NovDecember: 3.48 in precipitation, 5.4 in snowfall 3.5❄5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Lewisburg 3 N, WV (2 mi away); precipitation: Lewisburg 3 N, WV (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

249386b
Frankford, WV · 3 mi
249016b
Lewisburg, WV · 6 mi
249916b
Williamsburg, WV · 9 mi
249026b
Fairlea, WV · 9 mi
249166b
Asbury, WV · 11 mi
249316b
Crawley, WV · 11 mi
249666b
Renick, WV · 11 mi
249256b
Caldwell, WV · 11 mi

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Questions about 24957

What planting zone is ZIP code 24957?

ZIP code 24957 (Maxwelton, WV) 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 Maxwelton, WV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 24957 is May 3; after May 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lewisburg 3 N station.

When is the first frost in Maxwelton, WV?

The median first fall frost near 24957 is October 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 158 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 24957?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Mar 8 – Mar 22 and set transplants outside around May 10 – May 24, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 24957 get?

About 41.5 inches of precipitation a year and 30 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lewisburg 3 N station).

How hot do summers get in Maxwelton, WV?

The average high peaks at 82 °F in July, with about 4 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 24957 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Frederick at the center of ZIP 24957: channery silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.0 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Maxwelton, WV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 24957 came on Mar 11 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Maxwelton, WV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 24957 is 14 h 48 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 24957 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 24957 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.