Frost Dates & Planting Calendars in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the average last spring frost ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, and the average first fall frost from October 10 in Beckley to October 30 in Vienna. Pick a city for its full frost-date summary and 42-crop planting calendar.
| City | Last Spring Frost (typical) | First Fall Frost (typical) | Growing Season | USDA Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | April 12 | October 30 | 200 days | 7a |
| Charleston | April 16 | October 26 | 192 days | 7a |
| Parkersburg | April 14 | October 30 | 197 days | 6b |
| Morgantown | April 26 | October 23 | 180 days | 7a |
| Wheeling | April 20 | October 29 | 192 days | 6b |
| Weirton Heights | April 29 | October 20 | 175 days | 6b |
| Weirton | April 29 | October 20 | 175 days | 6b |
| Fairmont | April 18 | October 28 | 192 days | 6b |
| Martinsburg | April 17 | October 23 | 187 days | 7a |
| Beckley | May 6 | October 10 | 156 days | 6b |
| Clarksburg | April 22 | October 23 | 181 days | 6b |
| Teays Valley | April 18 | October 30 | 193 days | 7a |
| South Charleston | April 23 | October 20 | 180 days | 7a |
| Saint Albans | April 18 | October 26 | 189 days | 7a |
| Vienna | April 14 | October 30 | 197 days | 6b |
| Bluefield | April 30 | October 15 | 168 days | 7a |
| Cross Lanes | April 18 | October 26 | 189 days | 7a |
| Moundsville | April 26 | October 21 | 177 days | 6b |
| Bridgeport | April 18 | October 24 | 188 days | 6b |
| Oak Hill | April 21 | October 19 | 179 days | 6b |
When to Plant in West Virginia
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias