Frost Dates for Hampton, Virginia, United States of America

Coordinates: 37.030, -76.346

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Hampton, Virginia, United States of America typically occurs around Mar 28, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 25. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 211 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -12.2 to -9.4°C (10 to 15°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 1°C (34°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Mar 28 (last spring) to Oct 25 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 16 (last spring) to Nov 5 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Feb 24 (last spring) to Nov 29 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Light Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Mar 28 to Oct 25, which provides approximately 210 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Mar 16 to Nov 5, which provides a total of 234 days for growing.

Jan
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Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 25Mar 28
Light Ground FrostNov 5Mar 16
Hard Ground FrostNov 29Feb 24

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