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

Planting zone for 25512 — East Lynn, WV

ZIP code 25512 (East Lynn, Wayne County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost October 21.

Where ZIP 25512 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 frostApr 23
First frostOct 21
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 East Lynn, WV

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 21median — 10% chance by Oct 9
Growing season180 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 9 and returns around October 30.

From the NOAA station Hamlin, WV — 12 miles away, elevation 679 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 25512

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Apr 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 7 – May 21
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 26 – Sep 9
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 7 – Nov 11
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 23) and first fall frost (Oct 21) 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 25512 came on Mar 6 — 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 9).

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 West Virginia

515 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in West 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 69

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 103

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 181

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 137

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 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 East Lynn, WV.

Soil in East Lynn, WV

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 25512 is Dekalb — channery sandy loam, well drained.

TextureChannery sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.1strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter3%moderate
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Dekalb-Gilpin complex, 35 to 65 percent slopes, very stony.

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 25512; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in East Lynn, WV

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, January
Hot days40days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights125nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,907base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 49 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 30 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation46.6 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall23 inper year

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 45 °F, low 23 °F 45°23° JanFebruary: average high 49 °F, low 25 °F 49°25° FebMarch: average high 58 °F, low 31 °F 58°31° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 40 °F 71°40° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 51 °F 79°51° MayJune: average high 85 °F, low 60 °F 85°60° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 64 °F 88°64° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 63 °F 88°63° AugSeptember: average high 82 °F, low 56 °F 82°56° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 42 °F 72°42° OctNovember: average high 59 °F, low 32 °F 59°32° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 27 °F 48°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 3.51 in precipitation, 8.9 in snowfall 3.5❄9 JanFebruary: 3.53 in precipitation, 5 in snowfall 3.5❄5 FebMarch: 4.16 in precipitation, 3.7 in snowfall 4.2❄4 MarApril: 3.72 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.7 AprMay: 4.74 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 4.41 in precipitation 4.4 JunJuly: 4.64 in precipitation 4.6 JulAugust: 3.90 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 3.59 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 3.38 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 3.18 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 3.2❄1 NovDecember: 3.82 in precipitation, 4.9 in snowfall 3.8❄5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Hamlin, WV (12 mi away); precipitation: Branchland 1 N, WV (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

255067a
Branchland, WV · 6 mi
255707a
Wayne, WV · 6 mi
255347a
Kiahsville, WV · 7 mi
255117a
Dunlow, WV · 9 mi
255407a
Midkiff, WV · 9 mi
255177a
Genoa, WV · 9 mi
255577a
Ranger, WV · 10 mi
255597a
Salt Rock, WV · 11 mi

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Questions about 25512

What planting zone is ZIP code 25512?

ZIP code 25512 (East Lynn, WV) 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 East Lynn, WV?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 25512 is April 23; after May 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hamlin station.

When is the first frost in East Lynn, WV?

The median first fall frost near 25512 is October 21, giving a median frost-free growing season of 180 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 25512?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 26 – Mar 12 and set transplants outside around Apr 30 – May 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 25512 get?

About 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 23 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Branchland 1 N station).

How hot do summers get in East Lynn, WV?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 40 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 25512 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Dekalb at the center of ZIP 25512: channery sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.1 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in East Lynn, WV in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 25512 came on Mar 6 in 2026, 3 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 9), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in East Lynn, WV?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 25512 is 14 h 49 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 25512 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 25512 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.