DibbleVirginia frost dates: first and last freeze
Virginia spans USDA Zones 5 to 8, so frost arrives on different dates across the state. Most of Virginia sits in Zone 7, where the last spring frost falls around April 8 and the first fall frost around November 1.
| Zone | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 5 | May 3 | October 12 | 162 |
| Zone 6 | April 25 | October 21 | 179 |
| Zone 7 (most common) | April 8 | November 1 | 207 |
| Zone 8 | March 13 | November 18 | 250 |
These are typical dates for the zone, not a forecast. A frost can land a couple of weeks either side, and your own yard has its own microclimate. Dibble pins the dates to your garden's own location and sends a frost warning the evening before a cold night: one a season free, and live alerts all season with Premium.
What to do with these dates in Virginia
- Count back from the last spring frost to know when to start seeds indoors.
- Wait until after it to move out tomatoes, peppers, and anything else frost-tender.
- Count back from the first fall frost to find the last useful sowing date.
- Cover or harvest before the first fall frost lands.
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The Virginia planting calendar · Last sowing dates by zone · Frost dates for every state
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