Frost dates for 25026Blue Creek, WV
The average last spring frost in Blue Creek is April 21 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 187 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 21
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 187 days
Safer after May 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 15 (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 3 · May 19 | Oct 7 · Oct 18 · Oct 29 | 167 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 21 · May 11 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 8 | 187 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 23 · Apr 6 · Apr 25 | Oct 26 · Nov 6 · Nov 19 | 213 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Blue Creek
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 8 |
| 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 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jun 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 21 – Jun 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 7 – Jul 8 |
| 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 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Jun 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 7 – Apr 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 21 – Jun 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 25026 is matched to the NOAA station Clendenin, WV, 3.9 km away, at 700 ft elevation (9 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clendenin, WV (used) | 700 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 28 |
| Charleston Yeager Ap, WV | 910 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| Sissonville 1Sw, WV | 632 ft | Apr 29 | Oct 16 |
| London Locks, WV | 632 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Blue Creek
- Falling Rock, WV 25079 · last Apr 16, first Oct 26
- Clendenin, WV 25045 · last Apr 21, first Oct 28
- Elkview, WV 25071 · last Apr 16, first Oct 26
- Pinch, WV 25156 · last Apr 16, first Oct 26
- Walton, WV 25286 · last Apr 30, first Oct 17
- Amma, WV 25005 · last Apr 21, first Oct 28
- Bomont, WV 25030 · last Apr 21, first Oct 28
- Procious, WV 25164 · last Apr 30, first Oct 17
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Blue Creek, WV?
- For ZIP code 25026, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Clendenin, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 11.
- When is the first frost in Blue Creek, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 25026?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 187 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.