Frost dates for 24124Narrows, VA
The average last spring frost in Narrows is April 27 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 171 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 27
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 171 days
Safer after May 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 175 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 24 · May 8 · May 26 | Sep 25 · Oct 8 · Oct 21 | 150 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 12 · Apr 27 · May 16 | Oct 3 · Oct 17 · Oct 29 | 171 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 198 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Narrows
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 27 – Jun 2 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 27 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 20 – Jun 12 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – Jun 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – May 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 27 – May 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – Jun 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24124 is matched to the NOAA station Pearisburg 4 Sse, VA, 15.4 km away, at 1,678 ft elevation (248 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearisburg 4 Sse, VA (used) | 1,678 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 17 |
| Athens, WV | 2,495 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| Radford 3 N, VA | 1,800 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 18 |
| Pulaski 2 E, VA | 2,080 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 17 |
Frost dates near Narrows
- Glen Lyn, VA 24093 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Kellysville, WV 24732 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Rich Creek, VA 24147 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Pearisburg, VA 24134 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Peterstown, WV 24963 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Staffordsville, VA 24167 · last Apr 25, first Oct 17
- Ripplemead, VA 24150 · last Apr 27, first Oct 17
- Athens, WV 24712 · last Apr 30, first Oct 10
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Narrows, VA?
- For ZIP code 24124, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 27, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pearisburg 4 Sse, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 16.
- When is the first frost in Narrows, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 3, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24124?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 171 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.