When to plant in Midlothian, VA
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Midlothian, Virginia — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Midlothian's nearest full-normals station sits about 28 km out, so treat these as a close estimate — local microclimate can nudge your first and last frost. Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Midlothian, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
The average first fall frost in Midlothian is now 8 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
CROZIER · 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 Midlothian’s own odds, recorded at CROZIER.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 17 | Apr 29 | Apr 13 | Oct 5 | Oct 17 | Oct 29 |
| 32°F | May 8 | Apr 17 | Apr 1 | Oct 13 | Oct 27 | Nov 6 |
| 28°F | Apr 24 | Apr 3 | Mar 18 | Oct 22 | Nov 5 | Nov 20 |
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 Midlothian, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 31 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.
Midlothian planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Midlothian, VA?
Plan for the last spring frost in Midlothian around April 17 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Midlothian, VA?
Expect Midlothian's first fall frost near October 27 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Midlothian in?
Midlothian 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 Midlothian?
There are roughly 193 frost-free days in Midlothian (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 17 to the first fall frost near October 27.
When should I plant tomatoes in Midlothian?
In Midlothian, start tomato seeds indoors around February 20–March 6, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 24 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Brandermill · 6 km
- Rockwood · 7 km
- Bon Air · 8 km
- Manchester · 9 km
- Tuckahoe · 13 km
- Richmond · 16 km
- Meadowbrook · 17 km
- Short Pump · 19 km
Frost dates recorded at CROZIER, 28 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 Midlothian, VA — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00442142. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/virginia/midlothian.