Mar 27, 2024 - Climate
D.C.'s spring frost finale could come this week
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Spring weather is expected soon, and D.C.'s last frost could come this week.
Why it matters: After a chilly — sometimes frigid — start to spring, we're ready for fleeting mild weather before it's hot and humid again.
Zoom in: The median date of the last spring freeze in D.C. is March 29, which tracks with warming weather toward the end of this week.
- That's earlier than some of our Southern cousins, e.g., Richmond, whose final average freeze is April 11.
The big picture: Median first fall frosts can be as early as January and as late as June, according to the Midwestern Regional Climate Center.
- Growing seasons are getting longer, increasing up to 2.2 days on the West Coast every decade, which could allow farmers to diversify crops or have multiple harvests for specific crops.