Frost Dates for Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States of America

Coordinates: 36.853, -75.978

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States of America typically occurs around Mar 23, and the first autumn air frost around Nov 3. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 225 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 2°C (36°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29°C (84°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Mar 23 (last spring) to Nov 3 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 10 (last spring) to Nov 17 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Feb 14 (last spring) to Dec 11 (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: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Mar 23 to Nov 3, which provides approximately 224 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 10 to Nov 17, which provides a total of 252 days for growing.

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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 FrostNov 3Mar 23
Light Ground FrostNov 17Mar 10
Hard Ground FrostDec 11Feb 14

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