Last frost date in Hampton, VA
The average last frost in Hampton is March 24. By April 6 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 15, which leaves 238 frost-free days. An early freeze before November 3 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 6
- Average first frost
- Nov 15
- Frost-free season
- 238 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 10
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2257°
- FriOct 2351°
- SatOct 2458°
- SunOct 2556°
- MonOct 2655°
- TueOct 2758°
- WedOct 2859°
Planting calendar for Hampton
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Virginia.
TomatoesMar 31–Apr 14
PumpkinsApr 7–Apr 21
SunflowersMar 24–Apr 14
CucumbersApr 7–Apr 14
CornMar 31–Apr 14
Sweet potatoesApr 14–Apr 28
WatermelonApr 7–Apr 21
Green beansMar 31–Apr 21
ZucchiniMar 31–Apr 14
OkraApr 14–Apr 28
PeppersApr 7–Apr 21
BasilMar 31–Apr 14
Butternut squashMar 31–Apr 14
CantaloupeApr 7–Apr 21
EggplantApr 7–Apr 21
PotatoesFeb 24–Mar 10
OnionsFeb 10–Mar 3
CarrotsMar 3–Apr 7
LettuceMar 10–Mar 31
BroccoliFeb 24–Mar 10
BeetsFeb 24–Apr 7
PeasFeb 10–Feb 24
CabbageFeb 24–Mar 10
RadishesFeb 17–Mar 31
Brussels sproutsMar 10–Mar 24
SpinachFeb 10–Mar 3
CilantroMar 10–Mar 31
KaleFeb 24–Mar 10
Collard greensFeb 24–Mar 10
TurnipsFeb 24–Mar 10
DillMar 24–Apr 7
CeleryMar 31–Apr 7
CauliflowerMar 10–Mar 24
LeeksMar 10–Mar 24
Swiss chardMar 10–Apr 7
ParsleyMar 10–Mar 31
Tulip bulbsNov 1–Dec 6
GarlicOct 25–Nov 29
Daffodil bulbsOct 18–Nov 29
StrawberriesFeb 24–Mar 10
AsparagusFeb 24–Mar 10Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 9 | Mar 24 | Apr 6 | Nov 3 | Nov 15 | Dec 2 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 22 | Mar 10 | Mar 28 | Nov 10 | Nov 28 | Dec 20 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Langley AFB (USW00013702) sits 3.8 miles from the center of Hampton at 10 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Hampton, VA?
The average last frost date in Hampton is March 24, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 6.
When is the first frost in Hampton?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 15. One year in ten it arrives before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Hampton?
About 238 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Hampton?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 31 to April 14. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
Nearby in Virginia
- NorfolkMar 16
- Newport NewsApr 1
- PortsmouthMar 23
- Virginia BeachMar 29
- SuffolkMar 27
- HopewellMar 31
- PetersburgApr 3
- ChesterApr 3
- MeadowbrookApr 3
- MechanicsvilleApr 10
- RichmondApr 3
- TuckahoeApr 10