Frost dates for 22932Crozet, VA
The average last spring frost in Crozet is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 10, giving a typical growing season of about 222 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 10
- Growing season
- 222 days
Safer after Apr 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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) | Mar 31 · Apr 12 · Apr 28 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 13 | 200 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 2 · Apr 14 | Oct 29 · Nov 10 · Nov 28 | 222 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 22 · Apr 4 | Nov 6 · Nov 22 · Dec 11 | 246 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Crozet
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 2 – May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 31 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 21 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Jul 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Aug 16 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 31 – Dec 1 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 22932 is matched to the NOAA station Charlottesville 2W, VA, 19.7 km away, at 866 ft elevation (102 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville 2W, VA (used) | 866 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 10 |
| Free Union, VA | 590 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 24 |
| Waynesboro Wtp, VA | 1,270 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Charlottesville Ap, VA | 641 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Crozet
- White Hall, VA 22987 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Greenwood, VA 22943 · last Apr 2, first Nov 10
- Crimora, VA 24431 · last Apr 21, first Oct 23
- Ivy, VA 22945 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Free Union, VA 22940 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Charlottesville, VA 22901 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Batesville, VA 22924 · last Apr 19, first Oct 24
- Grottoes, VA 24441 · last Apr 21, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Crozet, VA?
- For ZIP code 22932, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Charlottesville 2W, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 14.
- When is the first frost in Crozet, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 10. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 22932?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 222 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.