Last frost date in Leesburg, Virginia
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 7.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Purcellville (USC00444909), 8.4 miles from Leesburg, elevation 510 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 31 | Apr 16 | May 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 25 | Nov 7 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 189
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 115
What to plant now in Leesburg
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Leesburg: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Leesburg: October 25
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
- Herndon 13 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Fairfax 22 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Manassas 25 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Falls Church 26 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Warrenton 30 mi · last frost Apr 9
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