Frost Dates for Lovettsville, VA

Based on data from Sharpsburg 5 S weather station, 10 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 26
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 18
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 May 3
First Fall Frost October 13

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 11
First Fall Hard Freeze October 30
39.27°N, -77.64°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

175 Days April 26 to October 18

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 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°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°
31°
High: 41°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 21°F
Jan
34°
High: 44°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 23°F
Feb
41°
High: 53°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 29°F
Mar
52°
High: 65°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 39°F
Apr
61°
High: 74°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
May
70°
High: 82°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 58°F
Jun
74°
High: 86°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 62°F
Jul
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 61°F
Aug
66°
High: 78°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 54°F
Sep
54°
High: 67°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 42°F
Oct
44°
High: 56°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 32°F
Nov
35°
High: 45°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 25°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.4"
6.3"
6.33"
Jan
5.8"
5.80"
Feb
7.2"
7.19"
Mar
6.5"
6.46"
Apr
7.4"
7.38"
May
6.6"
6.57"
Jun
6.5"
6.53"
Jul
6.3"
6.32"
Aug
6.0"
6.03"
Sep
5.3"
5.33"
Oct
5.6"
5.57"
Nov
6.8"
6.84"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h15h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9h
Jan: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 31m
Feb: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 31m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 03m
May: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 10m
Jun: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 46m
Jul: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 31m
Aug: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 33m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 56m
Nov: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 47m
Dec: 7:23 AM – 4:37 PM · 9h 14m
Daylight Longest: 14h 47m · Shortest: 9h 13m

Nearby Stations

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