Last frost date in Lynchburg, Virginia
April 17
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 4.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lynchburg #2 (USC00445117), 2.4 miles from Lynchburg, elevation 736 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 3 | Apr 17 | May 4 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 190
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 30 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Lynchburg
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Lynchburg: April 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Lynchburg: 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
- Roanoke 43 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Waynesboro 49 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Staunton 53 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Danville 58 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Charlottesville 59 mi · last frost Apr 2
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