Last frost date in Danville, Virginia
April 8
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 22; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 30.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 19.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Danville 2 SE (USC00442245), 2.9 miles from Danville, elevation 392 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 22 | Apr 8 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 205
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 87
What to plant now in Danville
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Danville: April 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Danville: November 1
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
- Martinsville 26 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Roanoke 57 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Lynchburg 58 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Christiansburg 67 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Blacksburg 72 mi · last frost Apr 24
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