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West Virginia frost dates
Across the 12West Virginia weather stations below, the average last spring frost ranges from Apr 14 in Huntington Tri to May 7 in Elkins 21 Ene. The statewide middle is about Apr 22 for the last spring frost and Oct 23 for the first fall frost. Parkersburg has the longest growing season, about 199 days. Hardiness zones in these places: 6a, 6b, 7a.
Frost dates by city
| Place | Zone | Last spring frost | 90% safe after | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Tri | 7a | Apr 14 | May 3 | Oct 26 | 195 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | Apr 14 | May 2 | Oct 30 | 199 |
| Charleston Yeager | 7a | Apr 16 | May 5 | Oct 26 | 193 |
| Clarksburg Benedum | 6b | Apr 18 | May 9 | Oct 24 | 189 |
| Martinsburg E Wv | 7a | Apr 20 | May 12 | Oct 22 | 185 |
| Bluefield Mercer | 7a | Apr 21 | May 11 | Oct 22 | 184 |
| Beckley Raleigh | 6b | Apr 22 | May 13 | Oct 21 | 182 |
| Morgantown Hart | 7a | Apr 23 | May 14 | Oct 24 | 184 |
| Parkersburg Wood | 6b | Apr 23 | May 11 | Oct 22 | 182 |
| Wheeling Ohio | 7a | Apr 23 | May 10 | Oct 25 | 185 |
| Elkins Randolph | 6a | May 5 | May 21 | Oct 12 | 160 |
| Elkins 21 Ene | 6a | May 7 | May 27 | Oct 7 | 153 |
Dates are the 50% probability of a 32°F freeze (NOAA 1991–2020 normals); "90% safe after" is the date after which a later spring freeze happens in only 1 year in 10.
When to plant in West Virginia
Using the statewide middle dates (last frost Apr 22, first frost Oct 23). Adjust for your town with the table above or the planting calendar.
| Plant | When to plant in West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Peas | Mar 11 – Apr 1; fall: Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Potatoes | Mar 25 – Apr 15 |
| Green beans | Apr 29 – May 13; fall: Aug 7 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Oct 23 – Nov 20 |
| Tulips | Oct 9 – Nov 20 |