Frost dates for 24954Marlinton, WV
The average last spring frost in Marlinton is May 11 and the average first fall frost is October 6, giving a typical growing season of about 148 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- May 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 6
- Growing season
- 148 days
Safer after May 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Sep 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 189 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 6 · May 22 · Jun 7 | Sep 14 · Sep 28 · Oct 10 | 127 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 27 · May 11 · May 28 | Sep 24 · Oct 6 · Oct 19 | 148 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Apr 18 · May 1 · May 18 | Oct 4 · Oct 15 · Oct 27 | 166 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Marlinton
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 10 – Jun 16 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 27 – Jun 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jun 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jul 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 27 – Jun 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Jun 10 – Jul 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 26 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 10 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 6 – Jun 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | May 27 – Jun 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – Jun 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 10 – May 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 27 – May 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | May 11 – Jun 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | May 27 – Jul 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Sep 26 – Oct 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 24954 is matched to the NOAA station Marlinton, WV, 4.7 km away, at 2,150 ft elevation (288 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlinton, WV (used) | 2,150 ft | May 11 | Oct 6 |
| Buckeye, WV | 2,123 ft | May 3 | Oct 14 |
| Snowshoe, WV | 4,847 ft | May 12 | Oct 7 |
| Frost 3Ne, WV | 2,905 ft | May 10 | Oct 5 |
Frost dates near Marlinton
- Buckeye, WV 24924 · last May 3, first Oct 14
- 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
- Hillsboro, WV 24946 · last Apr 30, first Oct 18
- Dunmore, WV 24934 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Warm Springs, VA 24484 · last May 10, first Oct 5
- Bergoo, WV 26298 · last May 4, first Oct 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Marlinton, WV?
- For ZIP code 24954, the average last spring frost (32°F) is May 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Marlinton, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 28.
- When is the first frost in Marlinton, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by September 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 24954?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 148 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.