Frost dates for 24944Green Bank, WV
The average last spring frost in Green Bank is May 10 and the average first fall frost is October 5, giving a typical growing season of about 149 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 10
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 5
- Growing season
- 149 days
Safer after May 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 188 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) | May 4 · May 20 · Jun 2 | Sep 14 · Sep 27 · Oct 9 | 129 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 24 · May 10 · May 26 | Sep 23 · Oct 5 · Oct 20 | 149 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 14 · Apr 30 · May 18 | Oct 3 · Oct 17 · Nov 1 | 170 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Green Bank
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 9 – Jun 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 26 – Jun 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jun 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jul 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 26 – Jun 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Mar 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 5 – Jun 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 26 – Jun 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Jun 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 26 – May 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 10 – Jun 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 26 – Jul 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 25 – Oct 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24944 is matched to the NOAA station Frost 3Ne, WV, 13.7 km away, at 2,905 ft elevation (22 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost 3Ne, WV (used) | 2,905 ft | May 10 | Oct 5 |
| Mill Gap, VA | 2,421 ft | May 12 | Oct 3 |
| Bartow 1S, WV | 3,025 ft | May 9 | Oct 5 |
| Mustoe 1 Sw, VA | 2,367 ft | May 8 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Green Bank
- Arbovale, WV 24915 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- Dunmore, WV 24934 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Durbin, WV 26264 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- Bartow, WV 24920 · last May 9, first Oct 5
- 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
- Monterey, VA 24465 · last May 9, first Oct 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Green Bank, WV?
- For ZIP code 24944, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Frost 3Ne, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 26.
- When is the first frost in Green Bank, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24944?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 149 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.