Last frost date in Richmond, Virginia
April 3
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 18.
November 4
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Richmond International AP (USW00013740), 8.7 miles from Richmond, elevation 164 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 19 | Apr 3 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 23 | Nov 4 | Nov 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 215
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 15 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 74
What to plant now in Richmond
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Richmond: April 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Richmond: November 4
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
- Hopewell 19 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Petersburg 23 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Williamsburg 46 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Fredericksburg 53 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Newport News 61 mi · last frost Apr 1
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