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Virginia frost dates
Across the 18Virginia weather stations below, the average last spring frost ranges from Mar 17 in Norfolk to Apr 15 in Washington Dc Dulles. The statewide middle is about Apr 2 for the last spring frost and Nov 8 for the first fall frost. Norfolk has the longest growing season, about 251 days. Hardiness zones in these places: 7b, 8a, 8b.
Frost dates by city
| Place | Zone | Last spring frost | 90% safe after | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 8b | Mar 17 | Mar 31 | Nov 23 | 251 |
| Fentress Naas | 8b | Mar 23 | Apr 7 | Nov 18 | 240 |
| Langley | 8b | Mar 24 | Apr 6 | Nov 15 | 236 |
| Washington Reagan | 8a | Mar 24 | Apr 6 | Nov 18 | 239 |
| Cape Charles 5 Ene | 8a | Mar 28 | Apr 10 | Nov 17 | 234 |
| Quantico Mcas | 7b | Mar 28 | Apr 8 | Nov 8 | 225 |
| Oceana | 8b | Mar 29 | Apr 11 | Nov 12 | 228 |
| Wallops Island Flight Fac | 8a | Mar 31 | Apr 13 | Nov 11 | 225 |
| Newport News | 8a | Apr 1 | Apr 18 | Nov 9 | 222 |
| Charlottesville 2 Sse | 7b | Apr 2 | Apr 16 | Nov 8 | 220 |
| Charlottesville | 7b | Apr 3 | Apr 23 | Nov 1 | 212 |
| Richmond | 7b | Apr 3 | Apr 18 | Nov 4 | 215 |
| Roanoke | 7b | Apr 3 | Apr 18 | Nov 1 | 212 |
| Norfolk Rich | 7b | Apr 6 | Apr 22 | Nov 1 | 209 |
| Ashland Hanover | 7b | Apr 10 | Apr 29 | Oct 31 | 204 |
| Danville | 7b | Apr 10 | May 1 | Oct 28 | 201 |
| Lynchburg | 7b | Apr 15 | May 3 | Oct 24 | 192 |
| Washington Dc Dulles | 7b | Apr 15 | Apr 30 | Oct 24 | 192 |
Dates are the 50% probability of a 32°F freeze (NOAA 1991–2020 normals); "90% safe after" is the date after which a later spring freeze happens in only 1 year in 10.
When to plant in Virginia
Using the statewide middle dates (last frost Apr 2, first frost Nov 8). Adjust for your town with the table above or the planting calendar.
| Plant | When to plant in Virginia |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Peas | Feb 19 – Mar 12; fall: Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | Mar 5 – Mar 26 |
| Green beans | Apr 9 – Apr 23; fall: Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Garlic | Nov 8 – Dec 6 |
| Tulips | Oct 25 – Dec 6 |