Frost dates for 24237Dante, VA
The average last spring frost in Dante is April 25 and the average first fall frost is October 16, giving a typical growing season of about 173 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 25
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 16
- Growing season
- 173 days
Safer after May 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 5 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 173 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 22 · May 7 · May 24 | Sep 25 · Oct 8 · Oct 19 | 153 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 10 · Apr 25 · May 13 | Oct 5 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 173 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 13 · Apr 29 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 195 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dante
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 25 – May 31 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jul 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jun 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Jun 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 18 – May 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Sep 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 25 – Jun 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jul 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 6 – Nov 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24237 is matched to the NOAA station Lebanon, VA, 24.4 km away, at 1,912 ft elevation (158 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, VA (used) | 1,912 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 16 |
| Nora 4 Sse, VA | 2,658 ft | Apr 14 | Nov 1 |
| Clintwood 1W, VA | 1,566 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 16 |
| Wise 1Se, VA | 2,564 ft | Apr 25 | Oct 18 |
Frost dates near Dante
- Nora, VA 24272 · last Apr 25, first Oct 18
- Saint Paul, VA 24283 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Mc Clure, VA 24269 · last Apr 29, first Oct 16
- Bee, VA 24217 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Castlewood, VA 24224 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Cleveland, VA 24225 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Birchleaf, VA 24220 · last Apr 25, first Oct 16
- Clinchco, VA 24226 · last Apr 29, first Oct 16
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dante, VA?
- For ZIP code 24237, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lebanon, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 13.
- When is the first frost in Dante, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 16. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 5, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24237?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 173 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.