Capeville, VA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 28median date
First fall frostNov 17median date
Growing season234 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Capeville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Capeville falls between March 10 and April 10, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 4.
- The median last frost is 16 days earlier than the Virginia median of Apr 13.
- Its 234-day growing season is among the longest of the 837 Virginia places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 12 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 52 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Hampton, VA, 40 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 10 |
| 50% (median) | March 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 17 |
| 90% (late) | December 4 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Capeville, VA
Capeville, VA frost dates — last frost Mar 28, first frost Nov 17, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 20
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Oct 6 to Oct 27
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Sep 1 to Sep 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Transplant outside: Apr 11 to May 2
Plant for fall: Nov 3 to Dec 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Capeville, VA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Feb 28 – Apr 4 | Sep 22 – Oct 20 |
| Kale | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Broccoli | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cabbage | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Okra | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — |
| Basil | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 21 – Apr 4 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 3 – Dec 8 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Cape Charles 5 Ene, VA weather station, 10 km away (elevation 30 ft (9 m)).
Frost dates near Capeville
- Townsend Mar 28 · Nov 17
- Seaview Mar 28 · Nov 17
- Cape Charles Mar 28 · Nov 17
- Cheriton Mar 28 · Nov 17
- Oyster Mar 28 · Nov 17
- Eastville Mar 26 · Nov 20
- Machipongo Mar 26 · Nov 20
- Birdsnest Mar 26 · Nov 20
- Franktown Mar 26 · Nov 20
- Marionville Mar 26 · Nov 20
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Capeville, VA?
The median last spring frost in Capeville, VA is March 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Capeville, VA?
The median first fall frost is November 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Capeville, VA?
About 234 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Capeville, VA?
Capeville, VA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.