Frost dates for 23313Capeville, VA
The average last spring frost in Capeville is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 234 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 234 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 4 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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 25 · Apr 9 · Apr 25 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 19 | 210 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 10 · Mar 28 · Apr 10 | Nov 4 · Nov 17 · Dec 4 | 234 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 15 · Mar 31 | Nov 13 · Dec 2 · Dec 23 | 262 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Capeville
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 | Feb 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 23313 is matched to the NOAA station Cape Charles 5 Ene, VA, 10.1 km away, at 29 ft elevation (6 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Charles 5 Ene, VA (used) | 29 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 17 |
| Eastville, VA | 10 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 20 |
| Langley Afb, VA | 10 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 15 |
| Norfolk Intl Ap, VA | 30 ft | Mar 17 | Nov 23 |
Frost dates near Capeville
- Townsend, VA 23443 · last Mar 28, first Nov 17
- Seaview, VA 23429 · last Mar 28, first Nov 17
- Cape Charles, VA 23310 · last Mar 28, first Nov 17
- Cheriton, VA 23316 · last Mar 28, first Nov 17
- Oyster, VA 23419 · last Mar 28, first Nov 17
- Eastville, VA 23347 · last Mar 26, first Nov 20
- Machipongo, VA 23405 · last Mar 26, first Nov 20
- Birdsnest, VA 23307 · last Mar 26, first Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Capeville, VA?
- For ZIP code 23313, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cape Charles 5 Ene, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Capeville, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 4, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 23313?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 234 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.