Short Pump, VA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Short Pump, a community in Henrico County, Virginia.
This Afternoon
74°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. South wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast for Short Pump
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 74°F | Sunny | 6 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 51°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph S | 1% |
| Wednesday | 76°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 1 to 7 mph S | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph S | 7% |
| Thursday | 77°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 10 mph S | 21% |
| Thursday Night | 64°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 6 mph S | 73% |
| Friday | 73°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 6 mph SW | 78% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph N | 65% |
| Saturday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 8 mph NW | 9% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph N | 9% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 13% |
| Monday | 63°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 12 mph W | 17% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph SW | 13% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Short Pump (37.657, -77.620). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Short Pump
Last spring frost
Apr 10
First fall frost
Oct 29
Growing season
201 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Short Pump: nearby ZIP 23233 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Virginia frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ashland, Va (11 mi from Short Pump). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.