Frost Dates for Elk Creek 4ssw, VA

Elevation: 1048 m

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. April 16
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. October 27

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 April 22
First Fall Frost October 22

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 5
First Fall Hard Freeze November 4
36.67°N, 81.19°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

194 Days April 16 to October 27

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 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F

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Köppen Climate

The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January41°32°22°
February45°35°25°
March52°42°31°
April62°51°41°
May69°61°52°
June76°67°59°
July79°71°63°
August77°69°61°
September72°64°55°
October63°53°44°
November54°44°35°
December46°36°27°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January10.8
February8.6
March11.6
April11.3
May8.4
June7.2
July6.9
August7.7
September8.4
October8.6
November10.5
December10.2

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Longest: 14h 31m · Shortest: 9h 29m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (local solar time)
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:07 AM4:53 PM9h 45m
February6:41 AM5:19 PM10h 39m
March6:08 AM5:52 PM11h 43m
April5:32 AM6:28 PM12h 57m
May5:01 AM6:59 PM13h 57m
June4:45 AM7:15 PM14h 30m
July4:52 AM7:08 PM14h 17m
August5:18 AM6:42 PM13h 24m
September5:53 AM6:07 PM12h 13m
October6:29 AM5:31 PM11h 02m
November6:60 AM5:00 PM10h 00m
December7:15 AM4:45 PM9h 30m

Nearby Stations

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