Last frost date in Suffolk, Virginia
March 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 10; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 9.
November 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Suffolk Lake Kilby (USC00448192), 2.9 miles from Suffolk, elevation 22 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 10 | Mar 27 | Apr 9 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 2 | Nov 15 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 233
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 6 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 15 | Dec 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 56
What to plant now in Suffolk
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Suffolk: March 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Suffolk: November 15
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
- Chesapeake 18 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Portsmouth 19 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Norfolk 27 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Newport News 27 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Hampton 31 mi · last frost Mar 24
Updated