Last frost date in Harrisonburg, Virginia
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Dale Enterprise (USC00442208), 3.6 miles from Harrisonburg, elevation 1,358 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 9 | Apr 21 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 9 | Oct 23 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 182
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 3 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 123
What to plant now in Harrisonburg
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Harrisonburg: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Harrisonburg: October 23
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
- Staunton 22 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Waynesboro 26 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Charlottesville 35 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Culpeper 47 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Front Royal 50 mi · last frost Apr 13
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