Frost dates for 24924Buckeye, WV
The average last spring frost in Buckeye is May 3 and the average first fall frost is October 14, giving a typical growing season of about 161 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 3
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 14
- Growing season
- 161 days
Safer after May 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 181 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 28 · May 14 · May 30 | Sep 22 · Oct 5 · Oct 18 | 143 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 19 · May 3 · May 22 | Oct 2 · Oct 14 · Oct 27 | 161 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 7 · Apr 21 · May 12 | Oct 9 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 184 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Buckeye
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 | Apr 2 – Jun 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 19 – Jun 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 4 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jul 27 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 19 – Jun 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jul 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jun 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Jun 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Sep 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 19 – May 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 3 – Jun 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 4 – Jul 20 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 4 – Nov 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24924 is matched to the NOAA station Buckeye, WV, 0.2 km away, at 2,123 ft elevation (17 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye, WV (used) | 2,123 ft | May 3 | Oct 14 |
| Marlinton, WV | 2,150 ft | May 11 | Oct 6 |
| Snowshoe, WV | 4,847 ft | May 12 | Oct 7 |
| Frost 3Ne, WV | 2,905 ft | May 10 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Buckeye
- Marlinton, WV 24954 · last May 11, first Oct 6
- Hillsboro, WV 24946 · last Apr 30, first Oct 18
- Cass, WV 24927 · last May 12, first Oct 7
- Slatyfork, WV 26291 · last May 12, first Oct 7
- Snowshoe, WV 26209 · last May 12, first Oct 7
- Warm Springs, VA 24484 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Bacova, VA 24412 · last Apr 22, first Oct 21
- Renick, WV 24966 · last May 3, first Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Buckeye, WV?
- For ZIP code 24924, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Buckeye, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 22.
- When is the first frost in Buckeye, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 14. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24924?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 161 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.