When to plant in Highland Springs, VA
USDA Zone 7bHighland Springs, Virginia frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Highland Springs, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
SANDSTON · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Highland Springs’s own odds, recorded at SANDSTON.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 5 | Apr 20 | Apr 7 | Oct 12 | Oct 24 | Nov 2 |
| 32°F | Apr 21 | Apr 7 | Mar 23 | Oct 22 | Nov 1 | Nov 13 |
| 28°F | Apr 9 | Mar 26 | Mar 10 | Oct 31 | Nov 10 | Nov 27 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Highland Springs, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 20 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Highland Springs planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Highland Springs, VA?
On average, the last spring frost in Highland Springs is around April 7 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Highland Springs, VA?
The first fall frost in Highland Springs typically arrives around November 1 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Highland Springs in?
Highland Springs is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Highland Springs?
There are roughly 208 frost-free days in Highland Springs (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 7 to the first fall frost near November 1.
When should I plant tomatoes in Highland Springs?
In Highland Springs, start tomato seeds indoors around February 10–February 24, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 14 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- East Highland Park · 6 km
- Mechanicsville · 9 km
- Richmond · 13 km
- Lakeside · 15 km
- Laurel · 18 km
- Meadowbrook · 19 km
- Glen Allen · 19 km
- Manchester · 20 km
Frost dates recorded at SANDSTON, 5 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Highland Springs, VA — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00447541. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/virginia/highland-springs.