Last frost date in Newport News, Virginia
April 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 18.
November 9
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 31.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Newport News International AP (USW00093741), 4.2 miles from Newport News, elevation 42 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 18 | Apr 1 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 31 | Nov 9 | Nov 25 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 221
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 31 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 20 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 64
What to plant now in Newport News
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Newport News: April 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Newport News: November 9
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Virginia
- Hampton 13 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Williamsburg 17 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Portsmouth 18 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Norfolk 19 mi · last frost Mar 16
- Suffolk 27 mi · last frost Mar 27