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🍂 First Frost Dates for Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 30. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Nov 10. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Virginia Beach, VA are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 21
20% chanceOct 26
30% chanceOct 30
40% chanceNov 1
50% chanceNov 4
60% chanceNov 7
70% chanceNov 10
80% chanceNov 14
90% chanceNov 19
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 1
20% chanceNov 5
30% chanceNov 10
40% chanceNov 13
50% chanceNov 17
60% chanceNov 20
70% chanceNov 24
80% chanceNov 30
90% chanceDec 4
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 14
20% chanceNov 20
30% chanceNov 26
40% chanceNov 30
50% chanceDec 1
60% chanceDec 5
70% chanceDec 9
80% chanceDec 15
90% chanceDec 24
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 29
20% chanceDec 3
30% chanceDec 7
40% chanceDec 12
50% chanceDec 17
60% chanceDec 22
70% chanceDec 28
80% chanceJan 2
90% chanceJan 11
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 9
20% chanceDec 16
30% chanceDec 22
40% chanceDec 27
50% chanceJan 1
60% chanceJan 4
70% chanceJan 10
80% chanceJan 17
90% chanceJan 28
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 17
20% chanceDec 25
30% chanceDec 30
40% chanceJan 3
50% chanceJan 8
60% chanceJan 13
70% chanceJan 19
80% chanceJan 24
90% chanceJan 31

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: OCEANA NAS (USW00013769)

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