Frost dates for 24464Montebello, VA
The average last spring frost in Montebello is May 2 and the average first fall frost is October 13, giving a typical growing season of about 162 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 2
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 13
- Growing season
- 162 days
Safer after May 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 180 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 29 · May 13 · May 28 | Sep 20 · Oct 3 · Oct 16 | 141 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 19 · May 2 · May 21 | Oct 1 · Oct 13 · Oct 27 | 162 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 7 · Apr 23 · May 7 | Oct 10 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 184 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Montebello
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 | Apr 1 – Jun 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 18 – Jun 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jul 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 18 – Jun 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 1 – Jul 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 25 – Jun 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jun 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Jun 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – May 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 18 – May 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 2 – Jun 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 3 – Jul 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 3 – Nov 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24464 is matched to the NOAA station Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA, 5 km away, at 2,667 ft elevation (157 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA (used) | 2,667 ft | May 2 | Oct 13 |
| Tye Rvr 1 Se, VA | 720 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 25 |
| Waynesboro Wtp, VA | 1,270 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Lexington, VA | 1,097 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Montebello
- Tyro, VA 22976 · last May 2, first Oct 13
- Roseland, VA 22967 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
- Vesuvius, VA 24483 · last May 2, first Oct 13
- Raphine, VA 24472 · last Apr 23, first Oct 23
- Greenville, VA 24440 · last Apr 21, first Oct 23
- Nellysford, VA 22958 · last Apr 21, first Oct 23
- Steeles Tavern, VA 24476 · last May 2, first Oct 13
- Stuarts Draft, VA 24477 · last Apr 21, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Montebello, VA?
- For ZIP code 24464, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 21.
- When is the first frost in Montebello, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 13. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24464?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 162 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.