Frost dates for 23454 — Virginia Beach, VA
Last spring frostMar 29median date
First fall frostNov 12median date
Growing season228 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Virginia Beach compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Virginia Beach falls between March 13 and April 11, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and November 30.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the Virginia median of Apr 13.
- Its 228-day growing season is longer than 96% of the 837 Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 198 days).
- The last frost is 13 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 50 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 13 |
| 50% (median) | March 29 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 12 |
| 90% (late) | November 30 |
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 Virginia Beach, VA
Frost dates for 23454 — Virginia Beach, VA — last frost Mar 29, first frost Nov 12, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Transplant outside: Apr 12 to May 3
Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Dec 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Virginia Beach, VA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Okra | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — |
| Basil | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 22 – Apr 5 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 29 – Dec 3 |
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 Oceana Nas, VA weather station, 2 km away (elevation 23 ft (7 m)).
ZIP codes in Virginia Beach: 23450 23451 23452 23453 23454 23455 23456 23457 23458 23459 23460 23461 23462 23463 23464 23465 23466 23467 23471 23479
Frost dates near Virginia Beach
- Norfolk Mar 23 · Nov 16
- Chesapeake Mar 23 · Nov 16
- Portsmouth Mar 23 · Nov 16
- Fort Monroe Mar 16 · Nov 26
- Hampton Mar 24 · Nov 15
- Townsend Mar 28 · Nov 17
- Capeville Mar 28 · Nov 17
- Poquoson Mar 24 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Virginia Beach, VA?
The median last spring frost in Virginia Beach, VA is March 29. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Virginia Beach, VA?
The median first fall frost is November 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Virginia Beach, VA?
About 228 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Virginia Beach, VA?
Virginia Beach, VA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.