Frost Dates for Emory, VA

Based on data from Saltville 1n weather station, 9 miles away

Elevation: 2126 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. April 23
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 20

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 30
First Fall Frost October 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 9
First Fall Hard Freeze October 29
36.77°N, 81.84°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

180 Days April 23 to October 20

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°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) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January44°34°23°
February48°37°25°
March57°44°31°
April68°53°39°
May75°62°49°
June82°70°58°
July84°73°62°
August84°72°61°
September79°67°54°
October69°55°41°
November58°44°31°
December48°37°26°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January4.7
February4.8
March6.6
April5.7
May5.8
June6.2
July6.5
August6.2
September5.3
October4.8
November5.4
December5.8

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Eastern Time (ET) Longest: 14h 32m · Shortest: 9h 28m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Eastern Time (ET))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:44 AM5:28 PM9h 44m
February7:22 AM6:01 PM10h 38m
March7:45 AM7:28 PM11h 43m
April6:59 AM7:56 PM12h 57m
May6:24 AM8:23 PM13h 58m
June6:12 AM8:43 PM14h 31m
July6:24 AM8:42 PM14h 18m
August6:49 AM8:14 PM13h 25m
September7:15 AM7:28 PM12h 13m
October7:41 AM6:43 PM11h 02m
November7:13 AM5:12 PM9h 59m
December7:38 AM5:07 PM9h 29m

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