Last frost date in Hampton, Virginia
March 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 6.
November 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 3.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Langley AFB (USW00013702), 3.8 miles from Hampton, elevation 10 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Poquoson, so its frost dates are the same as Hampton's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 9 | Mar 24 | Apr 6 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 3 | Nov 15 | Dec 2 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 238
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 5 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 24 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 10 | Nov 28 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 52
What to plant now in Hampton
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Hampton: March 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Hampton: November 15
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
- Norfolk 9 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Newport News 13 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Portsmouth 13 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Virginia Beach 24 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Chesapeake 25 mi · last frost Mar 23
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