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

Planting zone for 41571 — Varney, KY

ZIP code 41571 (Varney, Pike County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost November 2.

Where ZIP 41571 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 8
First frostNov 2
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 Varney, KY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 8median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 25only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 2median — 10% chance by Oct 21
Growing season206 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 10.

From the NOAA station Williamson, WV — 10 miles away, elevation 761 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 41571

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 18
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 7 – Sep 21
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 19 – Nov 23
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 8) and first fall frost (Nov 2) 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 41571 came on Mar 2 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 7).

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 Varney, KY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 41571 is Myra — very channery silt loam, well drained.

TextureVery channery silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH7.3neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Myra very channery silt loam, 30 to 70 percent slopes, 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 41571; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Varney, KY

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low26 °Faverage low, January
Hot days44days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights95nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,311base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 46 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 33 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation48.3 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall13 inper year

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 47 °F, low 26 °F 47°26° JanFebruary: average high 51 °F, low 29 °F 51°29° FebMarch: average high 60 °F, low 35 °F 60°35° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 44 °F 72°44° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 54 °F 79°54° MayJune: average high 85 °F, low 63 °F 85°63° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 67 °F 89°67° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 66 °F 88°66° AugSeptember: average high 82 °F, low 59 °F 82°59° SepOctober: average high 72 °F, low 47 °F 72°47° OctNovember: average high 61 °F, low 35 °F 61°35° NovDecember: average high 50 °F, low 30 °F 50°30° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.37 in precipitation, 4.4 in snowfall 3.4❄4 JanFebruary: 3.37 in precipitation, 3 in snowfall 3.4❄3 FebMarch: 4.68 in precipitation, 3.1 in snowfall 4.7❄3 MarApril: 4.02 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.0 AprMay: 4.34 in precipitation 4.3 MayJune: 5.38 in precipitation 5.4 JunJuly: 5.84 in precipitation 5.8 JulAugust: 3.90 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 3.13 in precipitation 3.1 SepOctober: 3.16 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 2.99 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 3.0 NovDecember: 4.12 in precipitation, 2.4 in snowfall 4.1❄2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Williamson, WV (10 mi away); precipitation: Williamson, WV (10 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

415647a
Sidney, KY · 5 mi
412507a
Pilgrim, KY · 6 mi
415197a
Canada, KY · 7 mi
415147a
Belfry, KY · 7 mi
415277a
Forest Hills, KY · 8 mi
416597a
Stanville, KY · 8 mi
415357a
Huddy, KY · 9 mi
415037a
South Williamson, KY · 9 mi

Kentucky planting zones →

Questions about 41571

What planting zone is ZIP code 41571?

ZIP code 41571 (Varney, KY) 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 Varney, KY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 41571 is April 8; after April 25 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Williamson station.

When is the first frost in Varney, KY?

The median first fall frost near 41571 is November 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 206 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 41571?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 11 – Feb 25 and set transplants outside around Apr 15 – Apr 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 41571 get?

About 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 13 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Williamson station).

How hot do summers get in Varney, KY?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 44 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 41571 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Myra at the center of ZIP 41571: very channery silt loam, well drained, pH about 7.3 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Varney, KY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 41571 came on Mar 2 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Varney, KY?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 41571 is 14 h 46 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 41571 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 41571 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.