Frost Dates for Stuarts Draft, VA

Based on data from Waynesboro Wtp weather station, 9 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 21
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 23
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 30
First Fall Frost October 18

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 5
First Fall Hard Freeze November 1
38.03°N, -79.03°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

185 Days April 21 to October 23

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°
34°
High: 44°F
Avg: 34°F
Low: 23°F
Jan
36°
High: 48°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 25°F
Feb
43°
High: 55°F
Avg: 43°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
53°
High: 66°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 40°F
Apr
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
May
70°
High: 82°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
75°
High: 86°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 63°F
Jul
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 61°F
Aug
66°
High: 78°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 55°F
Sep
55°
High: 68°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 43°F
Oct
45°
High: 56°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 33°F
Nov
37°
High: 47°F
Avg: 37°F
Low: 27°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" 7.7"
4.7"
4.66"
Jan
5.3"
5.30"
Feb
6.7"
6.65"
Mar
6.6"
6.61"
Apr
6.8"
6.75"
May
7.2"
7.18"
Jun
6.1"
6.13"
Jul
5.8"
5.83"
Aug
7.1"
7.14"
Sep
7.5"
7.48"
Oct
7.7"
7.66"
Nov
5.9"
5.86"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 38m
Feb: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 35m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 60m
May: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 04m
Jun: 4:41 AM – 7:19 PM · 14h 38m
Jul: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM · 14h 24m
Aug: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 29m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 59m
Nov: 7:03 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 54m
Dec: 7:19 AM – 4:41 PM · 9h 22m
Daylight Longest: 14h 39m · Shortest: 9h 21m

Nearby Stations

Staunton Wtp, VA April 15 - October 27 Free Union, VA April 19 - October 24 Charlottesville 2w, VA April 2 - November 10 Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA May 2 - October 13 Charlottesville 2 Sse, VA April 2 - November 8 Charlottesville AP, VA April 3 - November 1

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