Frost dates for 22637Gore, VA
The average last spring frost in Gore is April 26 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 172 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 26
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 172 days
Safer after May 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 174 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 22 · May 7 · May 22 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 18 | 149 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 26 · May 15 | Oct 5 · Oct 17 · Oct 30 | 172 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 11 · May 3 | Oct 15 · Oct 29 · Nov 12 | 199 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gore
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Jun 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 26 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 11 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Jun 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – Jun 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 22637 is matched to the NOAA station Star Tannery, VA, 24.2 km away, at 950 ft elevation (103 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Tannery, VA (used) | 950 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 17 |
| Winchester, VA | 720 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 29 |
| Winchester 7 Se, VA | 680 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 18 |
| Cacapon St Pk #2, WV | 958 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
Frost dates near Gore
- Bloomery, WV 26817 · last Apr 23, first Oct 21
- Cross Junction, VA 22625 · last Apr 23, first Oct 21
- Capon Bridge, WV 26711 · last May 6, first Oct 12
- High View, WV 26808 · last Apr 26, first Oct 17
- Winchester, VA 22603 · last Apr 11, first Oct 29
- Slanesville, WV 25444 · last Apr 23, first Oct 21
- Yellow Spring, WV 26865 · last May 6, first Oct 12
- Glengary, WV 25421 · last Apr 20, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gore, VA?
- For ZIP code 22637, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Star Tannery, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 15.
- When is the first frost in Gore, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 22637?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 172 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.