Last frost date in Fredericksburg, Virginia
April 6
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 23; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 22.
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 Fredericksburg Sewage (USC00443204), 2.1 miles from Fredericksburg, elevation 60 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 23 | Apr 6 | Apr 22 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 12 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 207
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 11 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 101
What to plant now in Fredericksburg
- 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 Fredericksburg: April 6
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Fredericksburg: 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
- Culpeper 30 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Manassas 31 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Warrenton 33 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Fairfax 40 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Alexandria 42 mi · last frost Mar 24
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