Last frost date in Staunton, Virginia
April 15
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 6.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 11.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Staunton Wtp (USC00448062), 1.4 miles from Staunton, elevation 169 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 1 | Apr 15 | May 6 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 11 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 191
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 1 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 106
What to plant now in Staunton
- 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 April 10 Staunton: April 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Staunton: October 27
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
- Waynesboro 11 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Harrisonburg 22 mi · last frost Apr 21
- Charlottesville 32 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Lynchburg 53 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Culpeper 61 mi · last frost Apr 21
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