Frost dates for 24522Appomattox, VA
The average last spring frost in Appomattox is April 7 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 206 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 206 days
Safer after Apr 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 155 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 4 · Apr 22 · May 11 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 183 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 23 · Apr 7 · Apr 26 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 206 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 10 · Mar 28 · Apr 11 | Oct 28 · Nov 10 · Nov 28 | 229 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Appomattox
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 7 – May 13 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 7 – Apr 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 24 – Apr 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Jun 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 23 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – May 7 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – May 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – Apr 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24522 is matched to the NOAA station Appomattox, VA, 3 km away, at 850 ft elevation (23 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox, VA (used) | 850 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 1 |
| Tye Rvr 1 Se, VA | 720 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 25 |
| Brookneal, VA | 408 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 24 |
| Lynchburg Rgnl Ap, VA | 940 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 24 |
Frost dates near Appomattox
- Evergreen, VA 23939 · last Apr 7, first Nov 1
- Spout Spring, VA 24593 · last Apr 7, first Nov 1
- Concord, VA 24538 · last Apr 7, first Nov 1
- Pamplin, VA 23958 · last Apr 7, first Nov 1
- Red House, VA 23963 · last Apr 7, first Nov 1
- Lynchburg, VA 24504 · last Apr 15, first Oct 24
- Gladstone, VA 24553 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
- Clifford, VA 24533 · last Apr 15, first Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Appomattox, VA?
- For ZIP code 24522, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Appomattox, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 26.
- When is the first frost in Appomattox, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24522?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 206 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.