Frost dates for 25060Dorothy, WV
The average last spring frost in Dorothy is April 22 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 184 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 22
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 184 days
Safer after May 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 170 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 2 · May 18 | Oct 4 · Oct 15 · Oct 26 | 165 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 · Apr 22 · May 9 | Oct 12 · Oct 24 · Nov 4 | 184 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 24 · Apr 9 · Apr 24 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 206 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Dorothy
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 22 – May 28 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 22 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 22 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 7 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 7 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 22 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Jun 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – May 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – Apr 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 22 – Jun 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 25060 is matched to the NOAA station Oceana 2 Se, WV, 33.6 km away, at 1,320 ft elevation (157 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana 2 Se, WV (used) | 1,320 ft | Apr 22 | Oct 24 |
| London Locks, WV | 632 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 4 |
| Oak Hill, WV | 2,040 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 19 |
| Madison 3Nnw, WV | 689 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Dorothy
- Whitesville, WV 25209 · last Apr 16, first Oct 27
- Colcord, WV 25048 · last Apr 22, first Oct 22
- Sylvester, WV 25193 · last Apr 16, first Oct 27
- Naoma, WV 25140 · last Apr 22, first Oct 24
- Dry Creek, WV 25062 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
- Twilight, WV 25204 · last Apr 22, first Oct 24
- Orgas, WV 25148 · last Apr 22, first Oct 22
- Eskdale, WV 25075 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Dorothy, WV?
- For ZIP code 25060, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 22, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Oceana 2 Se, WV weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 9.
- When is the first frost in Dorothy, WV?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 25060?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 184 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.