Frost Dates: First and last frost dates for Holland, VA

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the spring

As spring unfolds, the risk of frost gradually decreases each day until your tender plants are finally safe. The probabilities shown in the chart help you make smart decisions about when to plant.

While frost typically forms at 32°F, tender plants can be damaged even when temperatures are slightly higher. Air temperatures are often measured several feet above the ground, but temperatures at plant level can be several degrees colder. Protected areas like porches help by blocking radiational cooling. Given these variables, we consider 36°F the "caution zone" for frost-sensitive plants.

Key dates for your spring planting:

  • By May 4, you have a 90% chance of being frost-free — this is your "safe date" for planting tender crops
  • Around April 23, there's a 50/50 chance of frost — check weather forecasts carefully if planting now
  • Before April 15, there's still an 80% risk of frost — too early for tomatoes and other tender plants unless you're prepared to protect them

If the 10-day forecast shows no temperatures below 40°F, you might safely plant earlier than the above dates suggest. Many gardeners watch for this weather window to get a head start on the growing season.

In the Spring
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Last 16° Mar 2 Feb 21 Feb 14 Feb 9 Feb 3 Jan 29 Jan 23 Jan 16 Jan 5
Last 20° Mar 16 Mar 9 Mar 3 Feb 26 Feb 22 Feb 18 Feb 13 Feb 8 Jan 31
Last 24° Mar 28 Mar 22 Mar 18 Mar 14 Mar 11 Mar 7 Mar 4 Feb 28 Feb 22
Last 28° Apr 7 Apr 3 Mar 30 Mar 27 Mar 25 Mar 22 Mar 20 Mar 16 Mar 12
Last 32° Apr 25 Apr 20 Apr 17 Apr 14 Apr 12 Apr 9 Apr 7 Apr 3 Mar 30
Last 36° May 4 Apr 30 Apr 28 Apr 25 Apr 23 Apr 20 Apr 18 Apr 15 Apr 11

ℹ️ How to read these charts for the fall

As summer ends in Holland, VA, nighttime temperatures begin to drop, and your risk of frost increases with each passing day. Knowing when to expect frost helps you harvest sensitive crops and extend your growing season with protection methods.

The chart below shows the probability of experiencing specific temperatures on various dates. Here's what this means for your garden:

1
Early warning: Around October 15, there's a 20% chance of 32°F — start monitoring forecasts and have plant covers ready
2
Decision time: By October 25, there's a 50% chance of frost — harvest tomatoes, peppers, and other tender crops or prepare protection
3
Last chance: By November 4, there's an 80% chance of seeing 32°F — most tender plants will be damaged without protection
4
Another perspective: You have only a 1 in 5 chance of making it past November 4 without a freezing night

These probabilities help you time your end-of-season harvests and know when to apply protective measures like row covers, cloches, or cold frames to extend your harvest.

In the Fall
Temperature 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
First 16° Dec 8 Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 26 Dec 31 Jan 4 Jan 9 Jan 16 Jan 25
First 20° Nov 22 Nov 29 Dec 4 Dec 9 Dec 13 Dec 17 Dec 21 Dec 26 Jan 2
First 24° Nov 8 Nov 14 Nov 19 Nov 24 Nov 27 Dec 1 Dec 6 Dec 10 Dec 17
First 28° Oct 23 Oct 29 Nov 2 Nov 5 Nov 9 Nov 12 Nov 15 Nov 19 Nov 25
First 32° Oct 10 Oct 15 Oct 18 Oct 22 Oct 25 Oct 28 Oct 31 Nov 4 Nov 9
First 36° Oct 1 Oct 5 Oct 9 Oct 11 Oct 14 Oct 16 Oct 19 Oct 22 Oct 27

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Data is provided by the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.