Frost dates for 23607 — Newport News, VA
Last spring frostMar 24median date
First fall frostNov 15median date
Growing season236 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Newport News compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Newport News falls between March 9 and April 6, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 2.
- The median last frost is 20 days earlier than the Virginia median of Apr 13.
- Its 236-day growing season is among the longest of the 837 Virginia places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 8 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 Norfolk, VA, 17 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 24 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 15 |
| 90% (late) | December 2 |
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 Newport News, VA
Frost dates for 23607 — Newport News, VA — last frost Mar 24, first frost Nov 15, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Apr 14 to Apr 28Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Feb 24 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Transplant outside: Apr 7 to Apr 28
Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Dec 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Newport News, VA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Feb 24 – Mar 31 | Sep 20 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Okra | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| Basil | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 31 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 24 – Mar 3 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 31 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 7 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 7 – Apr 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 1 – Dec 6 |
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 Langley Afb, VA weather station, 12 km away (elevation 10 ft (3 m)).
ZIP codes in Newport News: 23601 23602 23603 23605 23606 23607 23608 23609 23612 23628
Frost dates near Newport News
- Hampton Mar 24 · Nov 15
- Fort Monroe Mar 16 · Nov 26
- Carrollton Apr 1 · Nov 9
- Rescue Apr 1 · Nov 9
- Battery Park Apr 1 · Nov 9
- Poquoson Mar 24 · Nov 15
- Norfolk Mar 23 · Nov 16
- Portsmouth Mar 23 · Nov 16
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Newport News, VA?
The median last spring frost in Newport News, VA is March 24. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Newport News, VA?
The median first fall frost is November 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Newport News, VA?
About 236 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Newport News, VA?
Newport News, VA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.