Last spring frost
Apr 3
Frost Dates for Hollymead, VA
First fall frost
Nov 1
Growing season
211 days
Hardiness zone
7b
In an average year around Hollymead, VA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 3 and the first fall frost is about Nov 1, giving roughly a 211-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 19 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | May 9 | Apr 19 | Apr 2 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 23 | Apr 3 | Mar 19 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 5 | Mar 21 | Mar 3 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 24 | Mar 9 | Feb 16 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 9 | May 2 | Apr 27 | Apr 23 | Apr 19 | Apr 16 | Apr 12 | Apr 7 | Apr 2 |
| 32°F | Apr 23 | Apr 15 | Apr 10 | Apr 6 | Apr 3 | Apr 1 | Mar 28 | Mar 25 | Mar 19 |
| 28°F | Apr 5 | Apr 1 | Mar 28 | Mar 24 | Mar 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 15 | Mar 10 | Mar 3 |
| 24°F | Mar 24 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 | Mar 14 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Mar 2 | Feb 25 | Feb 16 |
| 20°F | Mar 17 | Mar 10 | Mar 4 | Feb 28 | Feb 24 | Feb 18 | Feb 12 | Feb 6 | Jan 30 |
| 16°F | Mar 6 | Feb 25 | Feb 18 | Feb 11 | Feb 6 | Feb 1 | Jan 28 | Jan 20 | Jan 11 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 10 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 |
| Hard (28°F) | Oct 29 | Nov 13 | Dec 2 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 10 | Nov 30 | Dec 21 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 10 | Oct 14 | Oct 17 | Oct 20 | Oct 23 | Oct 26 | Oct 29 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 |
| 32°F | Oct 19 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 7 | Nov 11 | Nov 16 |
| 28°F | Oct 29 | Nov 2 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 13 | Nov 16 | Nov 20 | Nov 25 | Dec 2 |
| 24°F | Nov 10 | Nov 15 | Nov 21 | Nov 25 | Nov 30 | Dec 3 | Dec 7 | Dec 13 | Dec 21 |
| 20°F | Nov 25 | Dec 1 | Dec 6 | Dec 11 | Dec 17 | Dec 22 | Dec 26 | Jan 3 | Jan 11 |
| 16°F | Dec 11 | Dec 20 | Dec 25 | Dec 30 | Jan 2 | Jan 7 | Jan 13 | Jan 18 | Jan 28 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hollymead, VA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Hollymead, VA is about Apr 3. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 19.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Hollymead, VA typically arrives about Nov 1. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 3 on average, or Mar 19 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 211 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026