Frost Dates for East Hampton, VA

Based on data from Langley Afb weather station, 3 miles away

Elevation: 3 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 24
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 15

30% Probability

Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost March 30
First Fall Frost November 10

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 10
First Fall Hard Freeze November 28
37.04°N, 76.33°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

236 Days March 24 to November 15

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.
Zone 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January49°41°32°
February52°43°34°
March58°49°40°
April68°58°49°
May76°67°58°
June83°75°67°
July87°79°71°
August85°78°71°
September79°72°65°
October70°61°53°
November60°51°42°
December52°44°36°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January5.5
February3.9
March6.7
April5.9
May5.6
June5.8
July7.0
August7.0
September6.4
October7.4
November5.8
December5.1

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 33m · Shortest: 9h 27m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:23 AM5:06 PM9h 43m
February7:01 AM5:39 PM10h 38m
March7:24 AM7:07 PM11h 43m
April6:37 AM7:34 PM12h 58m
May6:02 AM8:01 PM13h 59m
June5:50 AM8:22 PM14h 32m
July6:02 AM8:20 PM14h 19m
August6:27 AM7:52 PM13h 25m
September6:53 AM7:07 PM12h 13m
October7:20 AM6:21 PM11h 01m
November6:51 AM4:50 PM9h 58m
December7:17 AM4:45 PM9h 28m

Nearby Stations

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