Virginia planting zones & frost dates
The 11 Virginia cities on this site fall in zones 7b, 8a, 8b. Last spring frost dates range from Mar 23 in Norfolk to Apr 23 in Lynchburg.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | Apr 3 | Nov 7 | 454,808 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | Mar 29 | Nov 12 | 254,997 |
| Richmond | 7b | Apr 9 | Oct 31 | 233,655 |
| Norfolk | 8b | Mar 23 | Nov 18 | 231,105 |
| Newport News | 8a | Apr 7 | Nov 4 | 183,056 |
| Alexandria | 8a | Mar 30 | Nov 12 | 159,102 |
| Hampton | 8b | Mar 30 | Nov 10 | 137,596 |
| Suffolk | 8a | Apr 1 | Nov 9 | 103,105 |
| Roanoke | 7b | Apr 9 | Oct 27 | 97,912 |
| Portsmouth | 8b | Mar 30 | Nov 11 | 96,482 |
| Lynchburg | 7b | Apr 23 | Oct 19 | 80,301 |
Frost dates are 30%-risk dates from the nearest suitable NOAA station. Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.