Frost dates for 20185 — Upperville, VA
Last spring frostApr 17median date
First fall frostNov 1median date
Growing season198 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Upperville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Upperville falls between April 3 and May 6, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 17 and November 15.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Virginia median of Apr 13.
- Its 198-day growing season is longer than 47% of the 837 Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 198 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7a, where the median is Apr 16.
- The weather station records an average of 105 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Leesburg, VA, 30 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 6 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 3 |
| 50% (median) | April 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 17 |
| 50% (median) | November 1 |
| 90% (late) | November 15 |
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 Upperville, VA
Frost dates for 20185 — Upperville, VA — last frost Apr 17, first frost Nov 1, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Transplant outside: May 1 to May 22
Plant for fall: Oct 18 to Nov 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Upperville, VA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 20 – Apr 24 | Sep 6 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Broccoli | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Okra | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Basil | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 24 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 1 – May 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 18 – Nov 22 |
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 Mt Wx, VA weather station, 8 km away (elevation 1,660 ft (506 m)).
ZIP codes in Upperville: 20184 20185
Frost dates near Upperville
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- Delaplane Apr 17 · Oct 29
- Middleburg Apr 17 · Nov 1
- Philomont Apr 16 · Oct 25
- Markham Apr 13 · Oct 28
- Boyce Apr 17 · Oct 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Upperville, VA?
The median last spring frost in Upperville, VA is April 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Upperville, VA?
The median first fall frost is November 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 17.
How long is the growing season in Upperville, VA?
About 198 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Upperville, VA?
Upperville, VA is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.