Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 27054 — Woodleaf, NC

ZIP code 27054 (Woodleaf, Rowan County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 15 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 27054 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 15

First frostOct 25

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 Woodleaf, NC

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 15median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 12

Growing season192 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 3 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Mocksville 5se, NC — 7 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 27054

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 30 – Sep 13

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 11 – Nov 15

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 15) and first fall frost (Oct 25) 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 27054 came on Feb 24 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25).

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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 7b in North Carolina

596 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in North Carolina, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Woodleaf, NC.

Soil in Woodleaf, NC

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 27054 is Poindexter — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.8neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Poindexter-Rowan complex, 8 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 27054; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Woodleaf, NC

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, January

Hot days41days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights116nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,014base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 35 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 44 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation46.9 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall5 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Mocksville 5se, NC (7 mi away); precipitation: Mocksville 5se, NC (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Mocksville, NC · 9 mi

281448a

Salisbury, NC · 9 mi

281457b

Salisbury, NC · 10 mi

281257b

Mount Ulla, NC · 11 mi

281598a

Spencer, NC · 11 mi

North Carolina planting zones →

Questions about 27054

What planting zone is ZIP code 27054?

ZIP code 27054 (Woodleaf, NC) 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 Woodleaf, NC?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 27054 is April 15; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mocksville 5se station.

When is the first frost in Woodleaf, NC?

The median first fall frost near 27054 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 192 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 27054?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 18 – Mar 4 and set transplants outside around Apr 22 – May 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 27054 get?

About 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 5 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mocksville 5se station).

How hot do summers get in Woodleaf, NC?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 41 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 27054 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Poindexter at the center of ZIP 27054: loam, well drained, pH about 6.8 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Woodleaf, NC in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 27054 came on Feb 24 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 25), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Woodleaf, NC?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 27054 is 14 h 35 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.