Chester Gap, VA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Chester Gap, a community in Rappahannock County, Virginia.
This Afternoon
72°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. South wind around 9 mph.
7-day forecast for Chester Gap
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Sunny | 9 mph S | 2% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 12 mph S | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 8 to 13 mph S | 53% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 to 12 mph S | 53% |
| Thursday Night | 59°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 5 mph SW | 51% |
| Friday | 69°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 mph W | 63% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 mph NW | 52% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NW | 17% |
| Saturday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NW | 12% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph NW | 11% |
| Sunday Night | 46°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NW | 23% |
| Monday | 57°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 12 mph W | 23% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 9 mph W | 23% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Chester Gap (38.850, -78.132). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Chester Gap
Last spring frost
Apr 13
First fall frost
Oct 28
Growing season
196 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Chester Gap: nearby ZIP 22623 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Virginia frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Front Royal, Va (4.4 mi from Chester Gap). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.