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🍂 First Frost Dates for Sutherland, Virginia 23885

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 11. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 22. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Sutherland, 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 4
20% chanceOct 8
30% chanceOct 11
40% chanceOct 15
50% chanceOct 18
60% chanceOct 21
70% chanceOct 24
80% chanceOct 28
90% chanceNov 1
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 12
20% chanceOct 18
30% chanceOct 22
40% chanceOct 26
50% chanceOct 29
60% chanceNov 1
70% chanceNov 3
80% chanceNov 6
90% chanceNov 12
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 23
20% chanceOct 30
30% chanceNov 2
40% chanceNov 5
50% chanceNov 8
60% chanceNov 11
70% chanceNov 15
80% chanceNov 20
90% chanceNov 29
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 3
20% chanceNov 8
30% chanceNov 14
40% chanceNov 18
50% chanceNov 22
60% chanceNov 28
70% chanceDec 1
80% chanceDec 5
90% chanceDec 12
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 16
20% chanceNov 24
30% chanceNov 30
40% chanceDec 3
50% chanceDec 7
60% chanceDec 11
70% chanceDec 17
80% chanceDec 24
90% chanceJan 1
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 3
20% chanceDec 9
30% chanceDec 13
40% chanceDec 19
50% chanceDec 25
60% chanceDec 30
70% chanceJan 4
80% chanceJan 11
90% chanceJan 19

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: STONY CREEK 2 N (USC00448129)

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