Last frost date in Bristol, Virginia
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 5; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 10.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Abingdon 3S (USC00440021), 11.3 miles from Bristol, elevation 1,925 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 5 | Apr 21 | May 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 20 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 182
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 4 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 108
What to plant now in Bristol
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Bristol: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bristol: October 20
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Virginia
- Radford 95 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Christiansburg 103 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Blacksburg 105 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Martinsville 127 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Roanoke 130 mi · last frost Apr 3
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