Frost dates for 24627Mavisdale, VA
The average last spring frost in Mavisdale is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 189 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 189 days
Safer after May 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 169 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 18 · Apr 30 · May 18 | Oct 5 · Oct 17 · Oct 29 | 168 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 21 · May 7 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 189 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 22 · Apr 6 · Apr 21 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 16 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mavisdale
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 21 – May 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24627 is matched to the NOAA station Grundy, VA, 5.5 km away, at 1,157 ft elevation (582 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy, VA (used) | 1,157 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 26 |
| Breaks Interstate Park, VA | 1,893 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 23 |
| Richlands, VA | 1,910 ft | Apr 27 | Oct 18 |
| Rd Bailey Lake, WV | 1,277 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Mavisdale
- Wolford, VA 24658 · last Apr 21, first Oct 26
- Grundy, VA 24614 · last Apr 22, first Oct 23
- Oakwood, VA 24631 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- Keen Mountain, VA 24624 · last Apr 21, first Oct 26
- Pilgrims Knob, VA 24634 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- Hurley, VA 24620 · last Apr 21, first Oct 26
- Paynesville, WV 24873 · last Apr 27, first Oct 18
- Maxie, VA 24628 · last Apr 21, first Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mavisdale, VA?
- For ZIP code 24627, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Grundy, VA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 7.
- When is the first frost in Mavisdale, VA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24627?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 189 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.