Frost Dates for Laymantown, VA

Based on data from Roanoke 8 N weather station, 6 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 11
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 28
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 18
First Fall Frost October 23

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 30
First Fall Hard Freeze November 6
37.37°N, -79.86°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

200 Days April 11 to October 28

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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

20° 40° 60° 80°
36°
High: 46°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 25°F
Jan
38°
High: 49°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 27°F
Feb
46°
High: 58°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 33°F
Mar
55°
High: 68°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 42°F
Apr
63°
High: 76°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 51°F
May
71°
High: 82°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 60°F
Jun
75°
High: 86°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 64°F
Jul
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 63°F
Aug
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 56°F
Sep
57°
High: 69°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 45°F
Oct
46°
High: 58°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 34°F
Nov
39°
High: 49°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 29°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 5.9"
4.6"
4.64"
Jan
4.2"
4.20"
Feb
5.1"
5.12"
Mar
5.0"
4.99"
Apr
5.5"
5.52"
May
5.8"
5.80"
Jun
5.9"
5.91"
Jul
4.6"
4.58"
Aug
4.3"
4.33"
Sep
4.9"
4.87"
Oct
4.5"
4.50"
Nov
4.4"
4.37"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:09 AM – 4:51 PM · 9h 42m
Feb: 6:42 AM – 5:18 PM · 10h 37m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:31 AM – 6:29 PM · 12h 58m
May: 4:60 AM – 7:00 PM · 14h 00m
Jun: 4:43 AM – 7:17 PM · 14h 34m
Jul: 4:50 AM – 7:10 PM · 14h 20m
Aug: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 26m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 11h 01m
Nov: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 57m
Dec: 7:17 AM – 4:43 PM · 9h 26m
Daylight Longest: 14h 35m · Shortest: 9h 25m

Nearby Stations

Roanoke Rgnl AP, VA April 3 - November 1 Buchanan, VAApril 8 - October 31 Copper Hill, VA April 21 - October 25 Bedford, VAApril 7 - October 31 Rocky Mt, VAApril 20 - October 25 Blacksburg Nwso, VA April 24 - October 19

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