Last frost date in Falls Church, Virginia
April 9
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 27; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 26.
October 31
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Dalecarlia Rsvr (USC00182325), 5 miles from Falls Church, elevation 150 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 27 | Apr 9 | Apr 26 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Oct 31 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 202
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 20 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 30 | Nov 9 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 96
What to plant now in Falls Church
- 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 Falls Church: April 9
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Falls Church: October 31
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
- Alexandria 7 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Fairfax 7 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Herndon 13 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Manassas 19 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Leesburg 26 mi · last frost Apr 16
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