Last frost date in Roanoke, 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 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 18.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Roanoke Rgnl AP (USW00013741), 2.8 miles from Roanoke, elevation 1,175 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Salem, so its frost dates are the same as Roanoke's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 19 | Apr 3 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 18 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 210
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 22 | Nov 12 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 77
What to plant now in Roanoke
- 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 Roanoke: April 3
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Roanoke: November 1
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
- Blacksburg 26 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Christiansburg 26 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Radford 35 mi · last frost Apr 26
- Martinsville 41 mi · last frost Apr 24
- Lynchburg 43 mi · last frost Apr 17
Updated