Frost dates for 24733Lashmeet, WV
The average last spring frost in Lashmeet is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 22, giving a typical growing season of about 182 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 22
- Growing season
- 182 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 169 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 18 · May 4 · May 21 | Sep 28 · Oct 13 · Oct 25 | 160 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 21 · May 11 | Oct 11 · Oct 22 · Nov 3 | 182 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 27 · Apr 9 · Apr 26 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 205 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lashmeet
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – May 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 7 – Jul 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jul 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Aug 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – May 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 12 – Nov 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24733 is matched to the NOAA station Bluefield Mercer Co Ap, WV, 16.3 km away, at 2,870 ft elevation (249 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield Mercer Co Ap, WV (used) | 2,870 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 22 |
| Athens, WV | 2,495 ft | Apr 30 | Oct 10 |
| Elkhorn, WV | 1,948 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 17 |
| Mullens 3 E, WV | 1,564 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 20 |
Frost dates near Lashmeet
- Hiawatha, WV 24729 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Matoaka, WV 24736 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Rock, WV 24747 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Beeson, WV 24714 · last Apr 30, first Oct 10
- Kegley, WV 24731 · last Apr 30, first Oct 10
- Spanishburg, WV 25922 · last Apr 30, first Oct 10
- Camp Creek, WV 25820 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
- Montcalm, WV 24737 · last Apr 24, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lashmeet, WV?
- For ZIP code 24733, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Bluefield Mercer Co Ap, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Lashmeet, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24733?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 182 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.