Last frost date in Front Royal, Virginia
April 13
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 30; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 28
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Front Royal (USC00443229), 1.5 miles from Front Royal, elevation 930 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 30 | Apr 13 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 14 | Oct 28 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 196
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 101
What to plant now in Front Royal
- 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 Front Royal: April 13
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Front Royal: October 28
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
- Winchester 17 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Warrenton 25 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Culpeper 33 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Leesburg 36 mi · last frost Apr 16
- Manassas 40 mi · last frost Apr 12
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