Frost dates for 23153Sandy Hook, VA
The average last spring frost in Sandy Hook is April 17 and the average first fall frost is October 27, giving a typical growing season of about 191 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 17
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 27
- Growing season
- 191 days
Safer after May 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 165 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 13 · Apr 29 · May 17 | Oct 5 · Oct 17 · Oct 29 | 170 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 17 · May 8 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 6 | 191 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 3 · Apr 24 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 20 | 214 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Sandy Hook
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 17 – May 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jul 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Aug 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Jun 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Apr 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 17 – Nov 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 23153 is matched to the NOAA station Crozier, VA, 10.1 km away, at 350 ft elevation (8 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crozier, VA (used) | 350 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 27 |
| Palmyra 3S, VA | 410 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 21 |
| Louisa, VA | 420 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 20 |
| Bremo Bluff, VA | 225 ft | Apr 28 | Oct 17 |
Frost dates near Sandy Hook
- Beaumont, VA 23014 · last Apr 17, first Oct 27
- Gum Spring, VA 23065 · last Apr 17, first Oct 27
- Maidens, VA 23102 · last Apr 17, first Oct 27
- Goochland, VA 23063 · last Apr 17, first Oct 27
- Hadensville, VA 23067 · last Apr 17, first Oct 27
- Oilville, VA 23129 · last Apr 17, first Oct 27
- Crozier, VA 23039 · last Apr 17, first Oct 27
- State Farm, VA 23160 · last Apr 17, first Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sandy Hook, VA?
- For ZIP code 23153, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Crozier, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 8.
- When is the first frost in Sandy Hook, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 23153?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 191 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.