When to plant in Huntington, VA
USDA Zone 8aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Huntington, Virginia — all computed from Huntington's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 8a, Huntington supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
OXON HILL · 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 Huntington’s own odds, recorded at OXON HILL.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 2 | Apr 15 | Apr 1 | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 10 |
| 32°F | Apr 15 | Apr 3 | Mar 19 | Oct 24 | Nov 8 | Nov 23 |
| 28°F | Apr 3 | Mar 21 | Mar 5 | Nov 5 | Nov 19 | Dec 8 |
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 Huntington, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 16 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.
Huntington planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Huntington, VA?
On average, the last spring frost in Huntington is around April 3 (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 Huntington, VA?
Expect Huntington's first fall frost near November 8 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Huntington in?
Huntington is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Huntington?
Huntington has about 219 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 3) and first fall frost (November 8).
When should I plant tomatoes in Huntington?
For Huntington, sow tomatoes indoors about February 6–February 20 and move the seedlings out around April 10, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Rose Hill · 3 km
- Alexandria · 3 km
- Hybla Valley · 5 km
- Groveton · 5 km
- Fort Hunt · 6 km
- Kingstowne · 7 km
- Woodlawn · 7 km
- Lincolnia · 8 km
Frost dates recorded at OXON HILL, 7 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 Huntington, VA — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00186800. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/virginia/huntington.