Frost Dates & Planting Calendars in Virginia
In Virginia, the average last spring frost ranges from March 16 in Newport News to April 26 in Radford, and the average first fall frost from October 18 in Radford to November 26 in Newport News. Pick a city for its full frost-date summary and 42-crop planting calendar.
| City | Last Spring Frost (typical) | First Fall Frost (typical) | Growing Season | USDA Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | March 29 | November 12 | 230 days | 8b |
| Norfolk | March 23 | November 16 | 239 days | 8b |
| Chesapeake | March 23 | November 16 | 239 days | 8b |
| Richmond | April 3 | November 4 | 215 days | 7b |
| Arlington | April 9 | October 31 | 202 days | 7b |
| Newport News | March 16 | November 26 | 255 days | 8b |
| Alexandria | April 3 | November 8 | 217 days | 8a |
| East Hampton | March 24 | November 15 | 238 days | 8b |
| Hampton | March 24 | November 15 | 238 days | 8b |
| Roanoke | April 3 | November 1 | 210 days | 7b |
| Portsmouth Heights | March 23 | November 16 | 239 days | 8a |
| Portsmouth | March 23 | November 16 | 239 days | 8b |
| Suffolk | March 27 | November 15 | 233 days | 8a |
| South Suffolk | March 27 | November 15 | 233 days | 8a |
| Lynchburg | April 17 | October 25 | 190 days | 7b |
| Centreville | April 15 | October 24 | 194 days | 7b |
| Dale City | March 28 | November 8 | 226 days | 7b |
| West Lynchburg | April 17 | October 25 | 190 days | 7b |
| Reston | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Harrisonburg | April 21 | October 23 | 182 days | 7a |
| Leesburg | April 16 | October 25 | 189 days | 7a |
| McLean | April 9 | October 31 | 202 days | 7b |
| Charlottesville | April 5 | November 4 | 213 days | 7b |
| Tuckahoe | April 10 | October 31 | 202 days | 7b |
| Blacksburg | April 24 | October 19 | 175 days | 7a |
| Ashburn | April 13 | October 26 | 195 days | 7a |
| Danville | April 8 | November 1 | 205 days | 7b |
| Manassas | April 12 | October 27 | 197 days | 7a |
| Lake Ridge | April 12 | October 27 | 197 days | 7b |
| Burke | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Annandale | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Mechanicsville | April 7 | November 1 | 206 days | 7b |
| Linton Hall | April 12 | October 27 | 197 days | 7a |
| Oakton | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Oak Hill | April 15 | October 24 | 194 days | 7b |
| Petersburg | April 3 | November 3 | 216 days | 7b |
| Springfield | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| West Falls Church | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Fredericksburg | April 6 | November 1 | 207 days | 7b |
| Sterling | April 13 | October 26 | 195 days | 7a |
| Winchester | April 11 | October 29 | 200 days | 7a |
| Salem | April 3 | November 1 | 210 days | 7b |
| Cave Spring | April 3 | November 1 | 210 days | 7b |
| Short Pump | April 10 | October 29 | 201 days | 7b |
| Herndon | April 15 | October 24 | 194 days | 7b |
| Staunton | April 15 | October 27 | 191 days | 7a |
| South Riding | April 15 | October 24 | 194 days | 7a |
| Fairfax | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Baileys Crossroads | March 24 | November 18 | 241 days | 7b |
| Chantilly | April 15 | October 24 | 194 days | 7b |
| Lincolnia | March 24 | November 18 | 241 days | 7b |
| West Springfield | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Hopewell | March 31 | November 6 | 222 days | 7b |
| Christiansburg | April 19 | October 23 | 186 days | 7a |
| Waynesboro | April 21 | October 23 | 184 days | 7a |
| Chester | April 3 | November 3 | 216 days | 7b |
| Woodlawn | April 3 | November 8 | 217 days | 7b |
| Rose Hill | March 24 | November 18 | 241 days | 7b |
| Tysons | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Montclair | March 28 | November 8 | 226 days | 7b |
| Lorton | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Midlothian | April 17 | October 27 | 191 days | 7b |
| Meadowbrook | April 3 | November 4 | 215 days | 7b |
| Franconia | March 24 | November 18 | 241 days | 7b |
| Colonial Heights | April 3 | November 3 | 216 days | 7b |
| Culpeper | April 21 | October 22 | 184 days | 7a |
| Radford | April 26 | October 18 | 174 days | 7a |
| Idylwood | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Bristol | April 21 | October 20 | 182 days | 7a |
| Laurel | April 10 | October 31 | 202 days | 7b |
| Vienna | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Bon Air | April 3 | November 4 | 215 days | 7b |
| Buckhall | April 12 | October 27 | 197 days | 7b |
| Sudley | April 12 | October 27 | 197 days | 7a |
| Wolf Trap | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Fort Hunt | April 3 | November 8 | 217 days | 8a |
| Cherry Hill | March 28 | November 8 | 226 days | 7b |
| Hybla Valley | April 3 | November 8 | 217 days | 7b |
| Manassas Park | April 12 | October 27 | 197 days | 7a |
| Highland Springs | April 7 | November 1 | 206 days | 7b |
| Great Falls | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Merrifield | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Front Royal | April 13 | October 28 | 196 days | 7a |
| Williamsburg | March 31 | November 10 | 225 days | 7b |
| Bull Run | April 12 | October 27 | 197 days | 7a |
| East Highland Park | April 3 | November 4 | 215 days | 7b |
| Glen Allen | April 10 | October 31 | 202 days | 7b |
| Hollins | April 11 | October 28 | 198 days | 7b |
| Groveton | April 3 | November 8 | 217 days | 7b |
| Falls Church | April 9 | October 31 | 202 days | 7b |
| Martinsville | April 24 | October 21 | 179 days | 7b |
| Kings Park West | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Brandermill | April 3 | November 4 | 215 days | 7b |
| Newington | April 3 | November 8 | 217 days | 7b |
| Mount Vernon | April 3 | November 8 | 217 days | 7b |
| Broadlands | April 13 | October 26 | 195 days | 7a |
| Timberlake | April 15 | October 24 | 191 days | 7b |
| Poquoson | March 24 | November 15 | 238 days | 8b |
| Fairfax Station | April 14 | October 29 | 198 days | 7b |
| Dranesville | April 15 | October 24 | 194 days | 7b |
| Lakeside | April 10 | October 31 | 202 days | 7b |
| Sugarland Run | April 13 | October 26 | 195 days | 7b |
| Gainesville | April 12 | October 27 | 197 days | 7a |
| Madison Heights | April 17 | October 25 | 190 days | 7b |
| Huntington | April 3 | November 8 | 217 days | 8a |
| Lowes Island | April 13 | October 26 | 195 days | 7b |
| Countryside | April 13 | October 26 | 195 days | 7b |
| Lake Monticello | April 23 | October 21 | 180 days | 7a |
| Warrenton | April 9 | November 1 | 205 days | 7a |
| Fort Lee | April 3 | November 3 | 216 days | 7b |
| Brambleton | April 13 | October 26 | 195 days | 7a |
| Wyndham | April 10 | October 29 | 201 days | 7b |
| Rosslyn | April 9 | October 31 | 202 days | 8a |
| Lake Barcroft | March 24 | November 18 | 241 days | 7b |
| Gloucester Point | April 1 | November 9 | 221 days | 8a |
| Seven Corners | April 9 | October 31 | 202 days | 7b |
| Stuarts Draft | April 21 | October 23 | 184 days | 7a |
| Purcellville | April 16 | October 25 | 189 days | 7a |
When to Plant in Virginia
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias