Frost dates for 22936Earlysville, VA
The average last spring frost in Earlysville is April 3 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 211 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 211 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 151 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 2 · Apr 19 · May 9 | Oct 10 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 185 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 19 · Apr 3 · Apr 23 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 211 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 21 · Apr 5 | Oct 29 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 238 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Earlysville
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 3 – May 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jun 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 22936 is matched to the NOAA station Charlottesville Ap, VA, 4 km away, at 641 ft elevation (64 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Ap, VA (used) | 641 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Free Union, VA | 590 ft | Apr 19 | Oct 24 |
| Charlottesville 2W, VA | 866 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 10 |
| Monticello, VA | 758 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Earlysville
- Free Union, VA 22940 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Charlottesville, VA 22901 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Ruckersville, VA 22968 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Ivy, VA 22945 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Dyke, VA 22935 · last Apr 2, first Nov 10
- White Hall, VA 22987 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Barboursville, VA 22923 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Stanardsville, VA 22973 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Earlysville, VA?
- For ZIP code 22936, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Charlottesville Ap, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Earlysville, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 22936?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 211 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.