Frost dates for 22725Leon, VA
The average last spring frost in Leon is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 22, giving a typical growing season of about 184 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 22
- Growing season
- 184 days
Safer after May 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 169 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 19 · May 3 · May 20 | Oct 2 · Oct 13 · Oct 25 | 162 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 21 · May 10 | Oct 8 · Oct 22 · Nov 4 | 184 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 23 · Apr 5 · Apr 23 | Oct 17 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 208 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Leon
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 21 – May 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jul 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Aug 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 12 – Nov 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 22725 is matched to the NOAA station Boston 4 Se, VA, 19.7 km away, at 590 ft elevation (1 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston 4 Se, VA (used) | 590 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 22 |
| Big Meadows, VA | 3,540 ft | May 1 | Oct 19 |
| Somerset, VA | 510 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 22 |
| Piedmont Rsch Stn, VA | 520 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Leon
- Banco, VA 22711 · last Apr 21, first Oct 22
- Haywood, VA 22722 · last Apr 21, first Oct 22
- Madison, VA 22727 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Brightwood, VA 22715 · last Apr 21, first Oct 22
- Etlan, VA 22719 · last Apr 16, first Oct 27
- Syria, VA 22743 · last Apr 16, first Oct 27
- Pratts, VA 22731 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Reva, VA 22735 · last Apr 21, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Leon, VA?
- For ZIP code 22725, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Boston 4 Se, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 10.
- When is the first frost in Leon, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 22725?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 184 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.