When to plant in Timberlake, VA
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Timberlake, Virginia — all computed from Timberlake's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Timberlake, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
LYNCHBURG RGNL AP · 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 Timberlake’s own odds, recorded at LYNCHBURG RGNL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 15 | Apr 28 | Apr 13 | Oct 4 | Oct 15 | Oct 28 |
| 32°F | May 3 | Apr 15 | Mar 30 | Oct 12 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 |
| 28°F | Apr 15 | Apr 1 | Mar 16 | Oct 20 | Nov 3 | Nov 18 |
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 Timberlake, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 23 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.
Timberlake planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Timberlake, VA?
Plan for the last spring frost in Timberlake around April 15 (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 Timberlake, VA?
In Timberlake, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 24 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Timberlake in?
Timberlake 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 Timberlake?
There are roughly 192 frost-free days in Timberlake (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 15 to the first fall frost near October 24.
When should I plant tomatoes in Timberlake?
In Timberlake, start tomato seeds indoors around February 18–March 4, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 22 once the danger of frost has passed.
Never miss a window in Timberlake
An email when it’s time to start seeds, transplant, and sow — timed to Timberlake’s frost dates. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe, no spam.
Nearby cities
8 within reach- Forest · 7 km
- Lynchburg · 10 km
- Madison Heights · 19 km
- Hollins · 62 km
- Roanoke · 63 km
- Cave Spring · 68 km
- Salem · 72 km
- Stuarts Draft · 80 km
Frost dates recorded at LYNCHBURG RGNL AP, 4 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 Timberlake, VA — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00013733. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/virginia/timberlake.