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Will it freeze in Waynesboro in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Waynesboro during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 55°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM EST.
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 55°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Waynesboro
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Waynesboro Water Treatment Plant. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Apr 18 · May 2 · May 21 | Oct 2 · Oct 13 · Oct 27 | 162 days |
| 32°F freeze | Apr 4 · Apr 21 · May 10 | Oct 10 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 184 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 21 · Apr 5 · Apr 22 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 207 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Waynesboro Water Treatment Plant
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Waynesboro, VA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Waynesboro Water Treatment Plant (station USC00448941, elevation 1,270 ft), 1.7 mi from Waynesboro. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Waynesboro
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton, VA | 11 mi | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
| Bridgewater, VA | 22 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 23 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 10 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 25 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 23 |
| Buena Vista, VA | 34 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 23 |
| Lexington, VA | 35 mi | Apr 23 | Oct 23 |
| Orange, VA | 45 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 49 mi | Apr 17 | Oct 25 |
| Culpeper, VA | 57 mi | Apr 21 | Oct 22 |
| Woodstock, VA | 60 mi | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Waynesboro?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Waynesboro is around April 21. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 10, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after April 4.
When is the first frost in Waynesboro?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 10 and a 90% chance by November 4.
Can it frost in Waynesboro after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after May 2.
What growing zone is Waynesboro?
Waynesboro is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 0 to 5°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 22980. See growing zones in Virginia.
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