Last frost date in Martinsville, Virginia
April 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 11.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Martinsville Fltr Plt (USC00445300), 1.5 miles from Martinsville, elevation 780 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 11 | Apr 24 | May 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 9 | Oct 21 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 5 | Oct 12 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 24 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Martinsville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Martinsville: April 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Martinsville: October 21
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
- Danville 26 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Roanoke 41 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Christiansburg 43 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Radford 49 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Blacksburg 49 mi · last frost Apr 24
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